Job description:
Performs a range of medical procedures within the specified scope of practice, including Bladder Sonography, Cystometrogram (Urodynamics study), Intermittent Catheterization, removal of Skin Sutures, Stoma Care services, Uroflowmetry, Wound Assessment/Care, and Intravesical instillation. Handles the Insertion/Removal of Indwelling Catheters, provides assistance during Cystoscopy and Incision and Drainage procedures, supports the Excision of lumps and Biopsy procedures, assists in Vasectomy procedures, and aids in the Change/Insertion of Suprapubic Catheters. Supports in the Excision of Thrombosed Haemorrhoids, assists the Excision of Ingrown Nails, and aids in Cystoscopy-assisted Stent removal.
Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
- Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
- For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book).
- Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles).
- Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
- Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in a Surgical Nursing setting.
- Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients.
- Skills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
- Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritising care based on individual needs.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is essential.
