Home Care Nurse (Abu Dhabi and Al Ain)

Home Care Nurse provides skilled nursing services in accordance with the orders of a physician and under a plan of care. Duties are as follows but not limited to:

• Monitoring of vital signs during home care; blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and oximeter statistics
• Monitoring of blood glucose levels, and providing teaching and support for client and family
• Preparation and/or administration of medications including Pre-Pour Medications, Pre-Load Syringes as required
• Medication monitoring and support for clients with acute or chronic health conditions
• Observing skin color, texture, and general condition to find infection early in clients
• Wound assessment and dressing changes g. Monitor and care of catheters and ostomy
• Skilled in I.V. Therapy and P.I.C.C. Lines
• Provide Advanced Foot Care
• Ability to monitor chemotoxicity and knowledge of chemo medications
• Monitor pain control
• Cardiac Assessments
• Supervision/health teaching and support for family and caregivers on regular basis
• Ability to assess mental status
• Report concerns and/or changes in clients’ health to care manager and/or service manager or other healthcare professionals
• Familiar with medical equipment and ability to provide nursing assessments to clients in district communities.