Staff Nurse - ICU / PICU
Prince Imam Abdulrahman Al Faisal Hospital - Dammam
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Responsibilities / Duties:
Clinical Practice:
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Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process within established hospital, divisional and unit specific policies and procedures, standards, protocols, etc.
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Demonstrates knowledge and clinical assessment skills appropriate to clinical area
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Takes direct and appropriate action in urgent and emergency situations
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Documents all assessments, interventions and other pertinent information in the patient’s healthcare record in a timely and ongoing manner
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Promotes continuity of patient care through oral and written communications
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Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and members of other departments
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Complies with hospital infection control and safety protocols
Administration:
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Provides a leadership and resource role in the provision of patient care
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Acts as a unit management resources e.g. care coordinator, charge nurse, team leader, as assigned
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Addresses issues using a problem solving framework. Initiates the nursing or medical/administrative chain of command if unable to resolve issues satisfactorily
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Liaisons with other healthcare team members and departments to provide continuity of patient care and unit activities
Education & Research:
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Works with all healthcare team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient care outcomes
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Acts as a preceptor and/or resource for new employees, trainees and other staff
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Assumes responsibility for own professional growth identifying those areas of clinical knowledge and skills that need further development
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Uses research/current references in the provision of evidence-based care
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Participates in teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical students, Interns and Residents
Quality:
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Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment
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Assesses own care, that provided by others, patient care systems, and continuously seeks ways to improve
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Compiles with and participates in Quality Management Processes and activities
Professionalism:
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Serves as a professional role model, teacher and resources person
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Develops and utilizes professional collegial networking
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Demonstrates respect, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families, other hospital employees, students and faculty
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Advocates for excellence in patient care
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Assumes responsibility for own actions, decisions and behaviours
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Demonstrates initiative in the performance of duties
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Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications Required:
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Registered Nurse with current Nursing license
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Diploma in Nursing
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)
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Specific certificate as required in area of assignment
Experience Required:
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Two (2) years current clinical experience in specific area of practice
Special Skills Required:
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English Language Skills
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Arabic Language Skills (preferred)
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Computer Skills