Job Description
The role is responsible for assisting orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of bone and joint injuries. The role involves but is not limited to the application and removal of casts, splints and braces.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Orthopedic Surgeons with orthopedic outpatient procedures as well as inpatients and operating room
- Applies and changes cast and applies various traction devices as directed.
- Reports any significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse-RN immediately.
- Responsible for documentation and participation in the use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records.
- Facilitate effective communication between the patient, family, and the interdisciplinary health care team as required.
- Maintains the departmental inventory of necessary materials and supplies
- Ensures provision of a clean and safe working environment that minimizes risks to the patient, visitors, and staff
- Provides health education, relevant to the clinical condition, and is documented in the patient health record.
Accountabilities
- Maintains a safe and secure unit environment, identify report, and document any risks and/or incidents appropriately.
- Complies with International and DOH patient safety goals
- Demonstrates evidence of mandatory and unit-specific competencies completion, accredited and non-accredited Continuing Education (CME) Units DOH and organization requirements.
- Promotes a practice environment that reduces environmental health risks for staff.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and education for self and others and mentors healthcare team members for the advancement of nursing practices, the profession, and quality healthcare.
- Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of Practice.
Qualifications
Experience :-
Required
- 2 years of experience post certification in the related field
Desired
About Us
At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.
About The Team
About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.
As the region's leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE's largest pathology lab.
