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Position Summary

Responsible for performance of all laboratory-based tasks, which include patients sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analyzing results in various patient specimens.  They also provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct and proper policies and procedures, lab health and safety guideline to achieve high quality results.

Summary of Main

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Assist the Laboratory Director in the coordination of laboratory activities. Provide accurate, timely and cost-effective testing of patient samples to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in compliance and harmony with the quality management system. The Lab Technologist has no supervisory responsibility.
• LAB PROCEDURES: Performs a variety of technical laboratory procedures according to policies and procedures of the UHS and UHS Laboratory to obtain patient’s specimens and to ensure specimen quality used to aid in the diagnosis.
• Perform laboratory tests in various laboratory section like sample receiving, biochemistry, haematology, blood bank, microbiology & molecular.
• DOCUMENTATION: Has full knowledge in using LIS/HIS to be responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statistical information for master files or databases. Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, specimen identification and reporting.
• COMMUNICATION/TEAMWORK: Maintains positive working relationship with the lab staff, medical staff and hospital personnel. Uses positive interpersonal skills to educate/support lab customers and promote success of team members. Uses clear and concise verbal and written communication with staff and the public. Acts independently on accomplishing lab tasks and accepts responsibility of the adopted policy and procedures of the hospital and the laboratory. Shares call duty and works different shifts as required.
• QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Participates in IQC/EQC/QI for area of specialty and Lab indicators. Does not report patient results unless quality control data are within accepted parameters. Recognizes out of control values, takes corrective action, and notifies others of changes mainly seniors and/or laboratory director.
• SAFETY, TRAINING AND EDUCATION: Complies with laboratory safety procedures. Possesses adequate knowledge of instrumentation, theory, and application of new and existing tests. Completes education necessary to maintain MOH licensure or certification for the job annual renewal.
• PROBLEM SOLVING/CRITICAL THINKING: Assumes responsibility to resolve problems. Performs required maintenance procedures in laboratory instrumentation. Investigates and resolves technical problems i.e. troubleshooting, consults supervisor if resolution involves policy or procedure modification. Identifies real or potential situations or equipment failure, attempts to resolve within area of specialty or knowledge and refers complex issues to appropriate source.

• Work and liaise with consultant pathologist, Specialty Pathologist, Senior Technologists of other lab sections, nurses and medical staff to maintain the highest professional standards.

• Participate in training, CME and seminars.
• Perform analyzer’s quality control, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting & corrective action as trained.
• Follows the laboratory safety policies and participates in safety education programs.

• Will retain all necessary registration/license requirements

• Self-development participate in internal orientation, mandatory, ongoing CME and education programs. Attend external conferences, workshops, seminars and courses that will enhance and maintain a current knowledge base
• Works any shift as per the duty roster of the Pathology and Laboratory Department when designated.
• The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract

Position

Requirements/Qualifications

•  A baccalaureate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
• Minimum experience of 2 years in Hospital Multidisciplinary clinical laboratory.

Licenses/Registration

• Must have a valid UAE MOH License
• Able to work in all laboratory sections.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Computer Familiarity
• Good Communication Skills
• English Language

Position Summary

Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to both in patient and Out Patients for wound and ostomy care within the context of the organizational nursing service.

Summary of Main

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) Ensures nursing is practiced in accordance with professional standards, in line with facility, MOH, JCI, FDON policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Adheres to established medical/nursing practice standards and hospital policies and procedures.
• Consult on the following classification of wounds: Pressure Ulcer, Diabetic foot, venous ulcer, Traumatic wounds, Arterial ulcer, open abdominal wounds, burns and other complex non-healing wounds.
• Manage the outpatient wound and diabetic foot clinic.
• Manage all wound care consultations and educational support to inpatients and outpatients and their families/carers, regarding their wound care needs.
• Implement plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
• Initiate nursing care plans and procedures in managing acute, chronic and complex wounds.
• Evaluate wounds and injuries for infections or other illness factors contributing to wound development and provide recommendation for treatment.
• Assess, reassess and plan treatment pathway for all notified wounds.
• Provide appropriate patient/family/care giver education throughout the patient episode, including comprehensive discharge planning advice.
• Assess, collaborate and coordinate discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the MDT.
• Assess and recommend treatment requirements and plans with all members of the MDT.
• In consultation with general surgery provide siting recommendation and pre –op and post op counseling for stoma patients.
• Act as a resource to staff for wound product selection and use.
• Act as an educational resource to all members of the MDT on the management of wound care.
• Provide up to date education and guidance to the nursing department, in both a practical clinical setting and teaching environment, including education in the monthly general nursing orientation programme, and comprehensive bedside teaching.
• Develop related patient education material.
• Develop and assess nursing competency in the field of wound care.
• Develop wound care link nurse programme.
• Lead performance improvement projects on the management of hospital acquired pressure ulcers and their prevention.
• Supply monthly reports and data analysis on agreed wound care related KPIs.
• Develop an integrated wound care committee, focusing on the prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers and the management of community acquired ulcers.
• Monitor and measure the appropriate use of the hospital approved pressure relieving devices.
• Responsible for the yearly budget proposal for all pressure relieving devices and wound care aids within the facility.
• Develop and maintain evidence based wound care policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Provide all requested and required monthly reports associated to the Wound care specialist nurse activities.
• Develop and maintain community links with associated agencies (Sharjah Social Welfare, Aged Care Home, private home care agencies) to increase awareness, educate and monitor community acquired pressure ulcers.
• Provide comprehensive patient specific wound care discharge plans to community agencies, including equipment requirements.
• Provide follow up to all patients discharged from UHS with wounds, with community agencies/families etc…
• Participates in Senior Nursing Team meetings
• Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programmes and committee functions as assigned by DON.
• Prepares and submits statistical data as specified by DON.
• Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with the medical record policy.
• Recognize, and provides support to individuals from all different cultural backgrounds
• Continuous self-development, participate in internal orientation, mandatory, and all ongoing education programmes Attend external conferences, workshops, seminars and courses that will enhance and maintain a current knowledge base.
• The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract.

Position

Requirements/Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with BSc Degree in Nursing/Diploma not less than 3 years of study
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with at least 4 years in a wound care specialist nurse role.
• Completed post graduate study in Wound Care management, from a recognized approved school.

Desirable

• Masters in wound care from approved school.

Summary of Main

Duties and Responsibilities

To assess patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of patient care for the Pediatric patients in the Pediatric unit. Direct junior and auxiliary team members Provide safe quality ethical nursing care in accordance with the Hospital, international and federal standards and regulations

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)
• Complies with all UHS policies, procedures and fire regulations
• Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards
• Performs nursing practice in line with the facility, MOH, JCI and FDON policies, procedures and standards
• Assess, plan, implements and evaluates the nursing care of each patient, considering the patient’s individuality, abilities, culture and right to choose
• Prioritizes patients’ individual needs and delegates aspects of nursing care to other nursing team members within his/her scope of professional practice
•  Performs nursing care in response to the patient’s needs, treatment plan and nursing care plan, supported by nursing knowledge and current best practice
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care
• Documents the nursing care of each patient from admission to discharge in accordance to facility medical record and documentation policy
• Assists and provides documented patient and family health education, based upon the individual nursing care plan of the patient
• Ensures patient environment is safe for patients and staff by utilizing infection control practices, adhering to International patient safety goals and following facility health and safety policies
• Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered
• Adhere to the safe administration of medication policy within the facility, administering prescribed medications, including narcotics as per scope of practice
• Monitors the condition of patient and reports any changes to appropriate personnel
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress
• Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio – Medical department and nurse in charge immediately
• Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programs, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge
• Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary
• Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required taken
• Maintains unit stock/consumables, crash cart stock, in accordance with facility policy on medication expiry dates and safe location of consumable items
• Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all times
• Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar
• Responsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned (within scope of practice)

• The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract

Position

Requirements/Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a BSc Nursing /Diploma of Nursing, not less than 3 years study duration
• Minimum 2 years post-graduation experience with at least 1 years in current specialty (Pediatric)
• BLS certificate

Desirable

• PALS certificate

Licenses/Registration

Required

• Current license in country of origin
• UAE Ministry of Health License

Position criteria

• 2 years post graduate experience 

• Computer literate familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel

• Must be fluent in written and spoken English, spoken Arabic an advantage

Advantage

• Previous UAE experience
• experience in a commissioning environment
• experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA)

• Participated in Preceptors/Education programs

Summary of Main

Duties and Responsibilities

To assess patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of patient care in the NICU. Direct junior and auxiliary team members Provide safe quality ethical nursing care in accordance with the Hospital, international and federal standards and regulations

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)
• Complies with all UHS policies, procedures and fire regulations
• Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards
• Performs nursing practice in line with the facility, MOH, JCI and FDON policies, procedures and standards
• Assess, plan, implements and evaluates the nursing care of each patient, considering the patient’s individuality, abilities, culture and right to choose
• Prioritizes patients’ individual needs and delegates aspects of nursing care to other nursing team members within his/her scope of professional practice
• Performs nursing care in response to the patient’s needs, treatment plan and nursing care plan, supported by nursing knowledge and current best practice
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care
• Documents the nursing care of each patient from admission to discharge in accordance to facility medical record and documentation policy
• Assists and provides documented patient and family health education, based upon the individual nursing care plan of the patient
• Ensures patient environment is safe for patients and staff by utilizing infection control practices, adhering to International patient safety goals and following facility health and safety policies
• Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered
• Adhere to the safe administration of medication policy within the facility, administering prescribed medications, including narcotics as per scope of practice
• Monitors the condition of patient and reports any changes to appropriate personnel
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress
• Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio – Medical department and nurse in charge immediately
• Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programs, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge
• Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary
• Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required taken
• Maintains unit stock/consumables, crash cart stock, in accordance with facility policy on medication expiry dates and safe location of consumable items
• Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all times
• Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar
• Responsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned (within scope of practice)

• The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract

Position

Requirements/Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a BSc Nursing /Diploma of Nursing, not less than 3 years study duration

• Minimum 2 years post-graduation experience with at least 1 years in current specialty (NICU)

Desirable

• BLS certificate
• NRP