Registered Nurse First Assistant (Surgical Care Practitioner) - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Greater London; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Registered Nurse First Assistant (Surgical Care Practitioner) - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is inviting Nursing professionals with recent experience working as Registered Nurse First Assistant (Surgical Care Practitioner) with experience in General Surgery/Cardiac Surgery/Transplant Surgery to work in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

CCAD will cover the relocation costs, visa, medical insurance, with a tax-free salary.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to functions as a first assistant to the surgeon during surgical incision, excision, repair of pathology, and wound closure throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. This position is also responsible for providing general and specialized direct and indirect patient care through the application of evidence-based nursing procedures and practices to surgical patients of all ages.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the RNFA.
• Participating in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients in collaboration with perioperative team members in the preoperative location;
• Recognizing safety hazards and initiating appropriate preventative and corrective actions;
• Providing exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques;
• Handling and dissecting tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and performing other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Suturing muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Placing drains as surgically indicated.
• Assisting with cannulation and decanulation procedures, if indicated.
• Following selected surgical patients postoperatively in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Serves as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other health care professionals in relation to RNFA activities.
• Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and influences multidisciplinary relationships by enhancing collaborative processes.
• Maintains regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements.
• Completes RNFA-specific competencies.
• Pursues professional growth related to both perioperative nursing and RNFA practice and participates in a professional organization.
• Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
• Responsible for completing charge capture education and in-service training for their Institute within CCAD. When charges are not captured automatically the nurse will complete within Epic in real time, Perioperative Services within 24 business hours.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum two (2) years perioperative services experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant in an appropriate setting is required.
• Expert knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak and write in English is required.
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification (minimum three (3) year curriculum) in Nursing from an accredited program is required.
• Valid and current national license is required.
• BLS & ACLS are required.
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
• PALS relevant to area of specialty is preferred (note: this excludes programs comprising of two years nursing plus one year midwifery or community health).

ORGANIZATION-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including: Patient’s First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion.

All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.

Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem-solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.

Assume responsibility of own safety and health and will abide by CCAD Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures as per OSHAD and any other relevant requirements.

DISCLAIMER

The responsibilities described on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required of employees in the position.

Final determination of a candidate’s qualifications and eligibility to perform the job is at the sole discretion and judgment of the institute/department executive leadership.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care