ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Health Educator/Registered Nurse
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Delivering Health Education advice to clients
of the Armed Forces Hospitals Programme.
Interpreting verbal and written
communication as required by staff and
patients
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Head Nurse
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
The Health Educator/Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering preventive health
care and health education advice according to requirement of physician/health visitor
to patients and their families within an outpatients setting. They are also responsible
for translating verbal and written forms of communication from Arabic to English and
vice versa as required by staff and patients.
2.0
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Clinical:
2.1.1
Assists doctors and health visitor in public health nursing programmes
in clinics and schools ensuring that the standards of nursing care and
procedures performed within the unit are of high quality. Reports to
the Head Nurse/Health Visitor in-charge if standards fall below the
accepted level.
2.1.2
Provides health education on one to one basis in the clinics and one to
one basis and group health education sessions in the Post Partum
Ward.
2.1.3
Assesses the specific health education and care needs of the clients and
provides health education, advises and care according to the needs of
the client.
2.1.4
Gives support to the families and talks with parents about any matters
of concern that may arise.
2.1.5
Carries out full assessments on all patients prior to vaccinations.
2.1.6
Assesses developmental milestones.
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DEPARTMENT: Management
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2.1.7
Assesses patients for any paediatric problems which may arise during
early childhood and refers them to an appointment specialist.
2.1.8
Seeks advice from the Health Visitor or the Head Nurse in the situation
when a child has a condition which deviates from normal.
2.1.9
Ensures vaccines are stored and transported in an appropriate way.
2.1.10 Participates in mass immunization programmes when required.
2.1.11 Works without an interpreter/clerk if required.
2.2
3.0
Health Education:
2.1.1
Delivers health education advice to individuals and their families as
required by the physician/health visitor.
2.1.2
Delivers health education advice to groups of patients as requested by
physician/health visitor.
2.1.3
Prepares displays under the direction of physician/health visitor in
Preventive Medicine offering advice on healthy lifestyle, in compliance
with local culture and beliefs.
2.1.4
Prepares and gives Leaflets to patients and families in both Arabic and
English on all aspects of Health Education.
2.1.5
Prepares questionnaires in Arabic regarding patient/family satisfaction.
2.1.6
Collates patient’s questionnaires and analyses on findings appropriately
for action by physician/head visitor.
MANAGERIAL:
3.1
Establishes and develops effective communication with all disciplines of staff,
patients and relatives.
3.2
Promptly reports complaints and incidents in accordance with hospital policy.
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KHAMIS MUSHAYT
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DEPARTMENT: Management
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Health Educator/Registered Nurse
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
4.0
5.0
3.3
Is responsible for ensuring that any documentation in connection with his/her
work is both accurate and legible.
3.4
Utilizes supplies and equipment economically and effectively.
EDUCATIONAL:
4.1
Attends mandatory lectures i.e. Fire and Safety according to hospital policy.
4.2
Participates in Professional Development programmes as necessary.
HOURS OF WORK:
48 hours weekly.
6.0
REQUIREMENTS:
6.1
6.2
Qualifications and Relevant Experience:
6.1.1
RGN with appropriate registration in country of origin.
6.1.2
Post graduate qualification or experience in Health Education would be
desirable.
6.1.3
Fluent in English.
Personal Qualities:
6.2.1
Must be able to work under pressure and handle stressful situations
diligently.
6.2.2
Pleasant with patient and public, avoid argument.
6.2.3
Must be of high ethical merits, safeguard confidentiality.
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KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
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JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
8.1
As laid down by the Hospital Programme and subject for amendment.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the category and grade as indicated
above.
N.B. This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It exists
in 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
Health
Educator/Registered
Nurse
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
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Date