ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
DEPARTMENT: Management
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
NUR/MGMT/J 010
Issue:
Page:
5
1 of 4
30/01/2012
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
REPORTS TO:
Head Nurse
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Assigned Staff
LIAISES WITH:
Other Members of Nursing Department
Medical Staff
Paramedic Staff
Support Services
Patient/Families/Visitors
Other Clinical Departments
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
The SN II is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients within an
assigned unit in accordance with the Hospital/Nursing Policies and Procedures.
2.0
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Familiarizes self with the Nursing Policies and Procedures and unit routines in
accordance with unit designations.
2.2
Complies with all Nursing/Hospital Policies and Procedures.
2.3
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate
patient care in accordance with the Policies and Procedures.
2.4
Documents all the nursing process; assessment, diagnosis,
implementation and evaluation in the Medical Record and Patient Care
2.5
Ensures that all nursing documentation is completed accurately, legibly and
understand the relevance of confidentiality.
2.6
Performs a variety of supportive and technical nursing skills and utilizes a
range of equipment, supplies, treatment monitoring techniques and other
diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive measures in carrying out medical
orders.
plan,
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
DEPARTMENT: Management
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JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
2.7
Practices medication administration / intravenous administration according to
the Policies and Procedures.
2.8
Practices and administers Narcotics after they have been trained, assessed as
competent. Narcotics will be administered with a competent Registered
Nurse.
2.9
Initiates and perform a range of nursing measures based on patient needs in
accordance with his/her physical and mental comfort; positioning and
mobilization, nutrition and hydration, bowel and bladder elimination , care of
shin and wounds, support of respiration, hygiene, communication and other
physical and mental bodily functions as required.
2.10
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient and his/her family and
elicits their participation and responsibility in care.
2.11
Provides patient and family teaching during daily care in conjunction with
patient educators.
2.12
Ensures patient’s confidentiality and rights and dignity are maintained.
2.13
Documents and reports all accidents/incidents to the Head Nurse or Charge
Nurse.
2.14
Develops and updates self-professional knowledge and skills by attending
recommended training and educational programs.
2.15
Ensures update mandatory courses BLS, Infection Control, Lifting &
Handling and other educational updates.
2.16
Participates in assigned unit programs such as staff orientation, continuing
education, unit meetings, Total Quality Management and special projects
2.17
Performs other applicable tasks and duties within the realm of her knowledge,
skills and abilities.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
DEPARTMENT: Management
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
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Issue:
Page:
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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
2.18
Ensures optimum standards of patient care, safety and infection control are
maintained.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d
3.0
2.19
Recognises emergencies and takes appropriate action.
2.20
Reports problems and actions to appropriate Senior Nurse in accordance with
regular an activity report (verbal and written).
2.21
Exercises professional behaviour and ethics and is responsible for her actions.
2.22
Undertakes other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Senior Nurse.
HOURS OF WORK:
3.1
4.0
EDUCATION/LICENSURE:
4.1
5.0
48 hour per week (or equivalent over a one month period).
Essential:
4.1.1
Technical Diploma in Nursing or equivalent
4.1.2
Valid registration with the Saudi Council for Health Specialists.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
5.1
Essential:
5.1.1
5.1.2
6.0
Working experience in a multi-national environment.
Post graduate – 3 monthly rotation in Clinical Area is mandatory in the
first year.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
6.1
Essential:
6.1.1
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
DEPARTMENT: Management
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
6.1.2
Proven clinical competency regarding technical procedures and
equipment in relevant specialty of nursing.
6.1.3
Proven professional behaviour and ethics.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d
6.2
Desirable:
6.2.1
7.0
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
7.1
8.0
Computer literacy.
Willingness to work scheduled hours shifts, weekends and national holidays.
CONDITIONS:
This position is suitable for a Saudi Staff Nurse who has technical diploma in nursing
or equivalent.
N.B. This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It exists
conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Director of Nursing
Ms. Dolores Hubbard
Reviewed by:
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Lt. Col. Thabit Al Shaia’ani
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
LPN (Licensed
Practical Nurse)
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Signature
Date