Location: Abu Dhabi
This position is responsible to functions as a first assistant to the surgeon during surgical incision, excision, repair of pathology, and wound closure throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. This position is also responsible for providing general and specialized direct and indirect patient care through the application of evidence based nursing procedures and practices to surgical patients of all ages
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Provides competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the RNFA.
Participating in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients in collaboration with perioperative team members in the preoperative location;
Recognizing safety hazards and initiating appropriate preventative and corrective actions;
Providing exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques;
Handling and dissecting tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.
Clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and performing other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon.
Suturing muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon.
Placing drains as surgically indicated.
Assisting with cannulation and decanulation procedures, if indicated.
Following selected surgical patients postoperatively in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Serves as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other health care professionals in relation to RNFA activities.
Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and influences multidisciplinary relationships by enhancing collaborative processes.
Maintains regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements.
Completes RNFA-specific competencies.
Pursues professional growth related to both perioperative nursing and RNFA practice and participates in a professional organization.
Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
Skills
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum two (2) years perioperative services experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant in appropriate setting is required
Expert knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to speak and write in English is required
Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred
Basic computer skills (eg, Microsoft® Word)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Either a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program is required or Associate Degree Nurses from North America with evidence of passing the National exam is required (USA: NCLEX - RN & Canada: Licensing Exam)
Valid and current national license is required
BLS & ACLS are required
Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification or Certified RN First Assistant (CRNFA) certification
This position is responsible to functions as a first assistant to the surgeon during surgical incision, excision, repair of pathology, and wound closure throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. This position is also responsible for providing general and specialized direct and indirect patient care through the application of evidence based nursing procedures and practices to surgical patients of all ages
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Provides competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the RNFA.
Participating in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients in collaboration with perioperative team members in the preoperative location;
Recognizing safety hazards and initiating appropriate preventative and corrective actions;
Providing exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques;
Handling and dissecting tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.
Clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and performing other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon.
Suturing muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon.
Placing drains as surgically indicated.
Assisting with cannulation and decanulation procedures, if indicated.
Following selected surgical patients postoperatively in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Serves as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other health care professionals in relation to RNFA activities.
Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and influences multidisciplinary relationships by enhancing collaborative processes.
Maintains regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements.
Completes RNFA-specific competencies.
Pursues professional growth related to both perioperative nursing and RNFA practice and participates in a professional organization.
Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
Skills
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum two (2) years perioperative services experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant in appropriate setting is required
Expert knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to speak and write in English is required
Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred
Basic computer skills (eg, Microsoft® Word)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Either a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program is required or Associate Degree Nurses from North America with evidence of passing the National exam is required (USA: NCLEX - RN & Canada: Licensing Exam)
Valid and current national license is required
BLS & ACLS are required
Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification or Certified RN First Assistant (CRNFA) certification
