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Assistant Nurse -OPD
NMC
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Source date: 11/5/2026
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Job Description Assistant Nurse/Midwife will: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, assist in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs. Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence-based guidelines and unit specific competencies. Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients’ dignity and rights at all times. Ensure the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately. Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife immediately. Respond to emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and/or tests as required including scheduling follow-up and referral appointments Help arrange patient transportation as required. Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed. Provide direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan under supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. Provide appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan. Record in the patient’s official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan under direction of Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. Initiate emergency assistance as per policies and procedures and perform Basic Life Support as per regulatory requirements and scope. Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and within the scope of practice Ask questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. Escalate to and seek expert advice from colleagues when unable to or not competent to undertake required care. Assistant Nurse/Midwife will: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife, contribute to the overall planning and delivery of nursing/midwifery care for patients ensuring a patient cantered approach to care. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, assist in the activities of daily living for patients in accordance with the patient care plan e.g. distribution of patient meals and assisting patients with hygiene needs. Maintain a high standard of nursing/midwifery care for patients, working within evidence-based guidelines and unit specific competencies. Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support the patients’ dignity and rights at all times. Ensure the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife is informed of vital sign observations and care provided for patients and document appropriately. Observe and report changes in the patient’s condition and reactions to different aspects of care to a Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife immediately. Respond to emergencies according to the organization’s policies and procedures Facilitate post discharge clinic visits and/or tests as required including scheduling follow-up and referral appointments Help arrange patient transportation as required. Maintain flow of documents for scanning if needed. Provide direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan under supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. Provide appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan. Record in the patient’s official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan under direction of Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. Initiate emergency assistance as per policies and procedures and perform Basic Life Support as per regulatory requirements and scope. Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife, and within the scope of practice Ask questions when in doubt for clarification by the Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife. Escalate to and seek expert advice from colleagues when unable to or not competent to undertake required care. Essential: the post holder must Have an appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse/assistant midwife in the relevant regulatory health authority with all the qualification and experience these mandates. Manage their own professional re-licensure. Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card. Be willing to work across departments when necessary Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written) DESIRABLE: The post holder should have: Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic Job Info Job Identification 12720 Job Category Nursing Posting Date 11/05/2026 Job Schedule Full time Locations NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, AE