Caring for patients undergoing dialysis is the core of this nursing role, which involves conducting blood and urine tests, administering medications, and managing severe allergic reactions. The staff nurse will also be responsible for inserting vascular access needles and performing hemodialysis sessions, ensuring proper care of catheters to prevent complications.
Responsibilities
Conduct blood tests using the Hemocue device to measure hemoglobin levels
Analyze urine samples for abnormalities or indicators of health conditions
Administer medications and interventions to manage severe allergic reactions, promptly recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis incidents
Insert vascular access needles into arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) and arteriovenous grafts (AVG) for hemodialysis
Initiate and perform hemodialysis sessions according to protocols
Ensure proper care of hemodialysis catheters to prevent complications
Provide age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process
Perform patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques
Perform continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs
Involve the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
Coordinate and plan critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritize care, based on individual needs
Revise the care plan as necessary
Initiate appropriate transfer plan
Recognize subtle cues to anticipate potential problems
Document all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards
Ensure availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care
Perform clerical duties when needed
Assume responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education (e.g. fire, safety, infection control and others)
Participate in staff meetings and unit committees/projects
Participate in developing and achieving unit goals
Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
Perform safe handling and administrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures
Ensure completion of unit competencies i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergency department devices
Maintain clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice
Complete yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic)
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Administer appropriate medications and interventions to manage severe allergic reactions, following American Hospital Dubai’s protocols
Recognize and promptly respond to anaphylaxis reactions and hypersensitivity incidents, providing immediate care and treatment
Start and perform hemodialysis sessions for patients per American Hospital Dubai’s protocols and guidelines
Ensure appropriate care and maintenance of hemodialysis catheters to prevent infections and complications, adhering to American Hospital Dubai’s protocols
Perform necessary assessments, such as vital sign monitoring and fluid balance monitoring, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of hemodialysis treatment
Clean and disinfect hemodialysis machines and equipment following specific protocols to maintain a sterile and safe treatment environment
Requirements
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
Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in Nephrology Nursing
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 prioritizing care based on individual needs
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is essential
About the Company
American Hospital Dubai is a healthcare facility that provides patient care.
