Staff Nurse

at  Dar Al Shifa Hospital

EDUCATION

Recognized nursing qualification (Registered Nurse)

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years post basic experience as staff nurse.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

The post holder is responsible as a member of the radiology team for the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care in the DIC department. He/she will assist in department and maximize the use of resources.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

At the start of each shift check appointment book and prepare for booked investigations.
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Replenish consumable items and ensure that stocks are adequate.
3

Check expiry date and renew where necessary of:

• Cidex
• Lotions/ Gel
• Medicines
• Sharps
• Instruments
• Drape packs

4
Ensure that the department is clean and well organised at all times.
5
To look after the sonar patients registers in radiology department (U/S Registers).
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To look after each patient, visiting radiology department from his arrival until he leaves the department, providing him with nursing care.
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To perform all nursing procedures during the radiology investigations (giving injections with the Physicians presence, drug infusions, cannula insertion etc….)
8
To ensure that sterilisations of all instruments used in radiological examinations are correctly carried out.
9
To take responsibilities for the emergency drug box. To ensure that crash cart is well maintained & organised.
10
To ensure that the recommendations of the infection Control committee are adhered to and implemented.
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To supervise the helpers in radiology department.
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To ensure that patients privacy is of prime importance.