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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ~~- Ensures daily Operation Theatre list and necessary man power and materials and every procedure meet the expected time flow in liaison with Nurse Manager - Ensures that Reception Nurse receives the patient and enquires the following details from the patient and confirms the relevant data with reference to the call slip - Calls and identify the patient by name and file registration number, identification tag, as per patient?s physical and general condition - Observes reception of patient ~~Scrub Duties - Set up the theatre by assembling of equipment?s and supplies based on patient surgical need, surgeon?s preference and policies of the hospital - Verifies the patient for surgery with check list and ID band - Scrub for surgery according to international standards and hospital hand washing policy - Prepares sterile field including sponge, needles and instrument counts and maintains a clean and orderly operative field for the surgeon to work on - Executes time out policy with team members - Documents and reports appropriately Circulatory Duties - Receives the patient from the ward nurse with pre-op checklist and ID band - Helps to position the patient, moving the patient to and from operating table - Assumes responsibility for pre-operative patient safety related to positioning activities, the use of equipment?s and use of chemical solutions - Documents and reports appropriately - Executes time out policy with surgical team members - Assists in theatre cleaning following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps, cleaning of equipment?s and setting up theatre for the next surgery - Ensures sterility of supplies and instrumentation used during operative procedures - Performs surgical counts along with the scrub nurse and documents in the white board as well as in the preoperative nursing record - Accepts and consciously applies emergency measures when needed - Assures proper supplies, equipment?s and instrumentation?s are available for surgical procedures ~~- Documents and reports appropriately Circulatory Duties - Receives the patient from the ward nurse with pre-op checklist and ID band - Helps to position the patient, moving the patient to and from operating table - Assumes responsibility for pre-operative patient safety related to positioning activities, the use of equipment?s and use of chemical solutions - Documents and reports appropriately - Executes time out policy with surgical team members - Assists in theatre cleaning following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps, cleaning of equipment?s and setting up theatre for the next surgery - Ensures sterility of supplies and instrumentation used during operative procedures - Performs surgical counts along with the scrub nurse and documents in the white board as well as in the preoperative nursing record - Accepts and consciously applies emergency measures when needed - Assures proper supplies, equipment?s and instrumentation?s are available for surgical procedures - Assists the patient for extubating, accompanies to recovery room and gives accurate endorsement - Collects and replaces consumables to OT store before and after surgery - Demonstrate competence in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation Technique Medication Administration - Follows hospital policies on Medication administration - Safe custody and administration of drugsnarcotics - Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age and weight of the patient and their clinical condition - Follows the ten medication rights before administering any medication Maintenance of supplies and equipment - Performs competency in point of care testing and ensure quality requirements - Competent handling of all equipment in the unit - Ensures all equipment is maintained in good working order, reporting any fault to Nurse ManagerEngineering - Assists in making ward requirements, stock verification and inventories - Prevents wastage and misuse of supplies Management of Emergencies - Able to identify medical complications, emergencies and take the appropriate action immediately and to assist Emergency management of patient in the unit as required - Conversant and efficient in dealing with emergency procedures, ie Fire, cardiac arrest - Report of any untoward incident or accident in the hospital premises involving a patient, visitor or staff member General Requirements - Performs duties according to the hospital policies and ministry of health department of health regulations - Performs duties within the scope of practice - Maintains the infection control principles in everyday practice - Maintains of safe working environment - Follows International Patient Safety goals - Participates in orientation and guidance of new nursing staff - Participates at unit meetings PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION - Adheres to dress code - Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly - Maintain patient confidentiality at all times - Active participation in performance improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities - Maintains professional skills - Updates current practice PHYSICALMENTAL DEMANDS - Good posture, physical fitness and good personal hygiene QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) Minimum 10 years of experience License Registration Valid Ministry of Health MOHDHAlicense https://www.akhtaboot.com/en/uae/jobs/sharjah/134071-Registered-Nurse-at-Al-Zahra-Private-Hospital |
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