Plaster Technician

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Date: 9 Apr 2025

Location: Sharjah, AE

Company: University Hospital Sharjah

Position Summary

To assist nursing team in providing nursing care to assigned group of patients, providing a seamless episode of care to the patients within the OPD.

Summary of Main Duties

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS).
• Complies with all the UHS policies, procedures and fire regulations.
• Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation Programme to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards.
• Assists registered nurses in performing basic duties that are in line with the facility, DHA, JCI, FDON policies, procedures and standards.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment using approved infection control practices.
• Assists the Orthopedic team with plaster procedures.
• Applies back slab plaster cast – informing Orthopedic team of completion.
• Removal of plaster cast – informing Orthopedic team of any concerns.
• Ensures plaster room is kept clean and tidy at all times, in line with Infection Control policies of the hospital.
• Reports patients’ problems and changes in condition to the staff nurse/nurse in charge.
• Acts as a chaperone for patients as required, preserving the patient’s dignity.
• Escorts patients to other locations within the hospital.
• Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
• Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio-Medical department and nurse in charge immediately, including the quality control checks on refrigerators and monitoring of room temperatures.
• Undertakes a range of clinical support functions including preparing and stocking clinical areas in line with protocols.
• Provides relevant health information to patients and family within defined protocols.
• Conveys relevant information and receives feedback from senior nurse/GPs.
• Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in-service education programmes, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge.
• Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary.
• Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required taken.
• Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all times.
• Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar.
• Responsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned (within scope of practice).
• The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individual's Employment Contract.

• Minimum 2 years plaster technician/nursing experience.
• Proficient in verbal and written English.
• BLS certificate.

• Plaster technician certificate.
• Diploma in nursing desirable but not essential.

• MOH License.

• BLS certificate.

• 2 years plaster technician/nursing related experience.
• Proficient in verbal and written English.

• Previous UAE experience.
• Experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA).

• Demonstrate understanding of basic patient care needs within the OPD setting.