- Graduate of Diploma in Nursing.
- License to practice nursing in Kuwait.
- Yearly unit and divisional competency review.
- Maintains certification of BLS.
- Able to communicate both written and oral English, Arabic language skills desired but not required.
- Two years post graduate experience required.
- Use the nursing process to provide safe patient care.
- Competent in general and unit specific skills necessary to provide patient care.
- Administer medications safely and according to policies, procedures, and division competencies.
- Able to assess and monitor adult obstetrical and medical/surgical patients.
- Proficient in identifying and dealing with obstetrical emergencies.
- Proficient in adult resuscitation.
- Proficient in operating equipment required for patient care.
- Assist Registrars, Anesthesiologists, and Consultants with assessments and procedures.
- Documents according to hospital policy.
- Prepare, maintain, transport and clean equipment required for nursing care of patients.
- Assist with transport of patients to other areas in hospital.
- Transport specimens to and from laboratory.
- Transport prescriptions and medications to and from pharmacy.
- Assist with maintenance of required supplies.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for Outpatient area.
- Provide for patient and family psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Acts in a professional and responsible manner.
- Participates in patient education.
- Participates in hospital quality assurance program.
- Performs other tasks and duties within the scope of the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the job, as assigned by the immediate superior.
