Job Purpose
To provide basic primary care and general practice nursing services for company’s employees in case they are ill or suffer from workplace/industrial injury. Also, this includes screening programs and participating as required in aviation nursing services to comply with MOH and GCAA regulations.
Key Result Responsibilities
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Assess vital signs and takes samples as indicated, prepares appropriate instruments for examination or procedures
- Prepare patients for GP consultation and assists GP in conducting regulatory medicals and screening medicals as required accordance to standards and procedures
- Operate diagnostic machines and perform nursing procedures such as monitoring & administrating oral & I/M medications & I/V infusions, dressing changes, blood pressure measurements, finger stick blood glucose testing, ECG, spirometry, ear lavage etc.
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Collaborate with physicians to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all tests results into the medical information system/records prior to the patient seeing the doctor and alert the doctor of any irregularities in tests performed.
- Actively participate in clinical audits
- Practice Infection Control principles in everyday practice; Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)
- A Nursing Degree
- Valid MOH License
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database systems.
- Fluent in English Language (Arabic is a plus), verbal and written
Work Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a registered Nurse in primary care and nursing practices
- Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern/ roster
- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and be good team player within the Medical Centre
- Good Health & Fitness
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods & procedures and emergency care
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
