Plaster Technician

Position Summary

To assist nursing team in providing nursing care to assigned group of patients, providing a seamless episode of care to the patients within the OPD

Summary of Main Duties

•    Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)
•    Complies with all the UHS policies, procedures and fire regulations
•    Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation Programme to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards
•    Assists registered nurses in performing basic duties that are in line with the facility, DHA, JCI, FDON policies, procedures and standards
•    Maintains a safe, clean environment using approved infection control practices 
•    Assists the Orthopedic team with plaster procedures
•    Applies back slab plaster cast – informing Orthopedic team of completion
•    Removal of plaster cast – informing Orthopedic team of any concerns
•    Ensures plaster room is kept clean and tidy at all times, in line with Infection Control policies of the hospital
•    Reports patients’ problems and changes in condition to the staff nurse/nurse in charge
•    Acts as a chaperone for patients as required, preserving the patient’s dignity
•    Escorts patients to other locations within the hospital
•    Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered 
 

Responsibilities

•    Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress
•    Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio – Medical department and nurse in charge immediately, including the quality control checks on refrigerators and monitoring of room temperatures
•    Undertakes a range of clinical support functions including preparing and stocking clinical areas in line with protocols
•    Provides relevant health information to patient’s and family within define protocols
•    Conveys relevant information and receives feedback from senior nurse/ GP’s
•    Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programmes, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge
•    Initiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary 
•    Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required taken
•    Maintains and adheres to patient confidentiality at all times
•    Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar
•    Responsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activities
•    Performs other job-related duties as assigned (within scope of practice)
•    The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract
 

Position Requirements/Qualifications

Required
•    Minimum 2 years plaster technician/nursing experience
•    Proficient in verbal and written English  
•    BLS certificate
Desirable 
•    Plaster technician certificate
•    Diploma in nursing desirable but not essential

Licenses/Registration    
Required 
•    MOH License
Within three months of employment 
•    BLS certificate

Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities

Position criteria     
•    2 years plaster technician/nursing related experience   
•    Proficient in verbal and written English
Advantage 
•    Previous UAE experience 
•    experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA)
Other Skills/Abilities
•    Demonstrate understanding of basic patient care needs within the OPD setting