Staff Nurse-Occupational Health- Nursing

Job Purpose

The Staff Nurse is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The Staff Nurse supports professional nursing practice across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The Staff Nurse will understand, support and promote the mission, vision and values of SSMC; provides age‑appropriate patient care according to the Nursing Scope of Practice as defined by the regulatory body.

The Staff Nurse will adhere to and promote the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi and UAE.

• Assessment and Diagnosis

  Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues. Assesses comprehensive data including but not limited to physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis or issues as defined by the patient’s condition. Uses evidence‑based assessment techniques and instruments in collecting data and validates the diagnosis or issue with the patient, family and healthcare team members as appropriate.
  
  Prioritizes the data and information collected based on patient’s immediate condition or anticipated needs and identifies potential risks or barriers. Documents the data and information collected in compliance with established guidelines.

• Planning and Outcomes Identification

  Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that addresses health promotion, health restoration and health maintenance to attain expected outcomes. Involves patient, family and healthcare team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care. Applies evidence‑based nursing practices in developing the individualized plan to attain expected outcomes and continuity of care. Modifies the plan according to ongoing assessment and reevaluation.
  
  Documents the expected outcomes as measurable goals.

• Implementation and Coordination of Care Delivery

  Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family and healthcare team in a timely manner using evidence‑based interventions. Performs treatments and procedures per established procedural guidelines. Administers medications per organization policies. Ensures all components of the individualized plan, including modifications, are documented. Communicates relevant information across all levels of care. Demonstrates a working knowledge of resource consumption and cost‑effective practices.

• Health Teaching and Health Promotion

  Utilizes teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient’s condition and learning needs. Uses health promotion to support patients and families in developing skills that promote, maintain, or restore healthy lifestyles and self‑management. Seeks opportunities for feedback and evaluates effectiveness, including teach back. Documents all health education components in the patient health record.

• Evaluation

  Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Evaluates the patient/family’s understanding of and response to the plan of care. Utilizes systematic and ongoing assessment data to revise nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and plan. Involves patient, family and healthcare team members in evaluation. Provides comprehensive clinical handover/report, attends patient care rounds, communicates updates to attending provider, and documents reassessment of status and rationale for revisions.

• Evidence‑based Practice and Research

  Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. Utilizes current evidence‑based nursing knowledge to guide and evaluate practice. Participates in evidence‑based and research activities. Shares findings. Participates in performance improvement projects for evaluation and improvement of clinical practice.

• Leadership

  Demonstrates leadership behaviors across settings, the profession and community. Acts as a professional role model promoting a positive, team‑based, organized and safe work environment. Coordinates and supervises delegated activities. Demonstrates critical thinking in priority setting and decision making. Pursues informal and formal leadership opportunities. Participates actively in…