About this role
Conducts blood tests using the Hemocue device to measure haemoglobin levels, and analyzes urine samples for abnormalities or indicators of health conditions. Administers medications and interventions to manage severe allergic reactions, promptly recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis incidents. Inserts vascular access needles into arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) and arteriovenous grafts (AVG) for hemodialysis, initiates and performs hemodialysis sessions according to protocols, and ensures proper care of hemodialysis catheters to prevent complications.
- 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 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 prioritising care based on individual needs
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is essential