Job Description

Under the supervision of a Head Nurse /staff nurse, the Auxiliary Nurse assists with the provision of transport, transfer and hygiene services for assigned patients in nursing units per scheduled shifts. It includes the transport and transfer of patients within different locations of the hospital, positioning/ambulation of patients, collection of requisitions and specimens, transport of equipment, and delivery of supplies. Performs nursing duties that meet the general needs of patients and families within established institutional requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with staff nurse about changes in patient’s clinical condition. Abides by accreditation requirements, including but not limited to International Patient Safety Goals, national and international standards. Supports the mission and vision of the Dar Al Shifa Hospital (DASH) and the Nursing Department. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Abide by standards of care and practice Assist in transporting patients to and from different areas of the hospital (i.e. between units, to and from procedure laboratories, etc) Transfer patients from Emergency Unit to assigned unit according to Emergency manual and in the presence of a registered nurse Transport patients from unit to Operating Room Transport patients within hospital units as directed/needed Attend to patient call and respond to need Transport patients’ bodies to morgue Perform patient positioning, moving, and transferring as per policy Apply strict safety measures while performing transport and transfer services for patients Maintain confidentiality of patient's information and privacy at all times Observe and report changes in patient's condition to the staff nurse or Head Nurse Recognize limitations and seek guidance and assistance as necessary Communicate information to Staff Nurse effectively when needed Perform Messenger duties Collect all sorts of requests from unit(s) and delivers it (them) to appropriate destination areas (pharmacy, CSSD, X-ray, etc.)