Summary
King's College Hospital London – Dubai is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Women Centre Outpatient Department in Dubai. The nurse will assess and deliver patient care, administer medications, assist with examinations and procedures, maintain records, and communicate with patients and the multidisciplinary team. Applicants need a DHA license, a nursing degree, and at least two years of experience in a hospital or similar setting. The posting also requires registered nurse credentials from one of the specified countries and proficiency in MS Office.
The posting
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The Outpatient Department Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients attending the outpatient facility or clinic. Responsibilities include recording patient histories, performing diagnostic tests, administering medications, and developing patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The role involves assisting physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as required, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of evidence-based care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
- Adhere to Dubai Health Authority guidelines and all relevant regulatory standards.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs on an ongoing basis.
- Provide regular and accurate updates to patients and their relatives, ensuring communication is sensitive and easy to understand.
- Support patients, caregivers, and families by involving them in the care process where appropriate and providing health education to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, ensuring dignity, privacy, cultural, and religious beliefs are respected.
- Ensure that relevant information regarding patient condition and care is communicated clearly to the multidisciplinary team.
- Work flexibly across the organization to maintain safe staffing levels or as part of professional development needs identified in the appraisal process.
- Perform any additional duties reasonably assigned by the organization or line manager, even if not explicitly listed in this job description, to meet operational needs and support specific objectives of your department and organization
Qualifications
- UAE Medical Health Authority License (DHA).
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Degree in Nursing (minimum two years course duration) And Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
- Has worked in hospital or similar setting for at least 2 years.
- Proficient in basic computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to manage digital documentation and communication effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and stakeholders.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, ensuring goals are met in dynamic environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage unexpected issues and identify when to escalate.