Staff Nurse-OPD Surgical- Orthopedic Clinic

Job Purpose / Job Description

The 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, promoting the mission, vision, and values of SSMC and providing age-appropriate patient care in accordance with the Nursing Scope of Practice and the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

Responsibilities

Assessment and Diagnosis

• Collect and analyze assessment data to determine diagnosis or issues.
• Assess comprehensive data—including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs—to derive diagnosis or issues as defined by the patient's condition.
• Use evidence‑based assessment techniques and instruments, validating the diagnosis or issue with the patient, family, and health‑care team.