Assistant Nurse - LTCU

Role Overview

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife, the assistant contributes to the overall planning and delivery of nursing and midwifery care, ensuring a patient‑centered approach.

• Assist with activities of daily living per the patient care plan, including distribution of meals and hygiene assistance.
• Maintain a high standard of nursing and midwifery care by working within evidence‑based guidelines and unit‑specific competencies.
• Demonstrate service excellence and act as a patient advocate to support patients’ dignity and rights at all times.
• Inform the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife of vital sign observations and care provided; document appropriately.
• Observe and immediately report changes in the patient’s condition and reactions to care to the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Facilitate post‑discharge clinic visits and/or tests, including scheduling follow‑up and referral appointments.
• Arrange patient transportation as required.
• Maintain the flow of documents for scanning when necessary.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
• Provide information that assists the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife in preparing and maintaining an effective patient care plan.
• Record a detailed report in the official patient record that reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan under the Registered Nurse’s direction.
• Reinforce instructions given to the patient by the physician and by the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife, and refer new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
• Initiate emergency assistance per policies and procedures and perform Basic Life Support as required by regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife within the scope of practice.
• Ask questions when in doubt for clarification from the Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
• Escalate to seek expert advice from colleagues when unable to or not competent to undertake required care.
• Assist in carrying out business continuity plans by maintaining essential nursing tasks during emergencies.
• Support nursing teams in ensuring patient safety and care, and help uphold the operational flow under challenging conditions.
• Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Holds a Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution in the home country.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, including recent assignment in ICU, Critical Care, long‑term care unit, or equivalent experience within home‑care settings in the same cluster.
• Has an appropriate license to work as an assistant nurse or assistant midwife with the relevant regulatory health authority, meeting all required qualifications and experience.
• Manages own professional re‑licensure.
• Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.
• Willingness to work across departments when necessary.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both spoken and written.

• Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter‑professional team.
• Organizational and administrative skills for using the electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation.
• Proficiency in communicating effectively in Arabic.