Staff Nurse-OPD Surgical- Orthopedic Clinic

Job DescriptionThe Staff Nurse / Care Coordinator is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The staff nurse supports professional nursing practice across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The staff nurse will understand, support, and promote the mission, vision, and values of SSMC; provides age‑appropriate patient care according to the Nursing Scope of Practice as defined by the regulatory body. The staff nurse will adhere to and promote the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi and UAE.Job PurposeThe Staff Nurse / Care Coordinator is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The staff nurse supports professional nursing practice across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The staff nurse will understand, support and promote the mission, vision and values of SSMC; provides age‑appropriate patient care according to the Nursing Scope of Practice as defined by the regulatory body. The staff nurse will adhere to and promote the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi and UAE.The staff Nurse / Care coordinator is responsible for providing coordination of care between the patient, nurse, physician and other allied healthcare that are involved in the patient care. Facilitate scheduling and coordination of multi‑disciplinary appointments to promote a holistic and comprehensive patient journey. Adheres to and promotes the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct of Abu Dhabi.Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and deliver health education to enable patient to improve their health. Reassure, motivate, and empower patients to adopt healthy behavioral strategies and maximize their medication compliance/adherence.ResponsibilitiesAssessment and DiagnosisAssesses comprehensive data including but not limited to physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis or issues as defined by the patient's condition.Uses evidence‑based assessment techniques and instruments in collecting data and validates the diagnosis or issue with the patient, family and healthcare team members as appropriate.Prioritizes the data and information collected based on patient's immediate condition or anticipated needs and identifies potential risks or barriers to the patient's health or safety.Documents the data and information collected in compliance with established guidelines and reflective of the needs of the patient.Planning and Outcomes IdentificationInvolves patient, family and healthcare team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care.Applies evidence‑based nursing practices in developing the individualized plan of care to attain expected outcomes and continuity of care.Modifies the individualized plan of care according to the ongoing assessment and reevaluation of the patient's response, status, and outcome indicators.Documents the expected outcomes as measurable goals in a manner that uses standardised language or recognised terminology.Implementation and Coordination of Care DeliveryImplements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family and healthcare team members in a timely manner utilising evidence‑based interventions and treatments specific to the needs of the patient.Performs treatments and procedures according to established procedural guidelines and protocols.Administers medications according to organisation policies and procedures.Ensures that all components of the individualized plan of care, including modifications, are documented in the patient’s health record.Communicates relevant information across all levels of care and organisations.Demonstrates a working knowledge of resource consumption and practices within a cost‑effective framework.Health teaching and health promotionUtilises teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient’s condition and learning needs.Uses health promotion to support patients and families in developing skills that promote, maintain, or restore healthy lifestyles and self‑management support.Seeks opportunities for feedback and evaluation of the effectiveness of the strategies used, including teach back.Ensures that all components of the health education, relevant to the clinical condition, is documented in the patient health record.EvaluationEvaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.Utilises systematic and ongoing assessment data to revise nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care.Involves the patient, family and healthcare team members in the evaluation process.Provides a comprehensive clinical handover/report as required to ensure patient safety.Attends patient care rounds, communicates, and updates the attending healthcare provider on changes in the patient’s condition.Communicates with t