Key responsibilities:
1. Provide direct patient care: Nurses are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a variety of settings.
2. Administer medications: Nurses must safely administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
3. Educate patients and families: Nurses provide education to patients and their families about their health conditions, treatments, and ways to promote health.
4. Collaborate with healthcare team: Nurses work closely with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients.
5. Monitor patient vital signs: Nurses regularly monitor and record patients' vital signs to ensure their well-being.
6. Maintain accurate medical records: Nurses document all patient care activities accurately and in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care.
Required skills and expectations:
1. Diploma in nursing: Candidates must have a diploma in nursing from a recognized institution.
2. Valid nursing license: Nurses must have a valid nursing license to practice in Kuwait.
3. Strong communication skills: Nurses should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and colleagues.
4. Clinical skills: Candidates must have strong clinical skills to provide high-quality patient care.
5. Attention to detail: Nurses must be detail-oriented to accurately assess, monitor, and document patient care.
6. Compassion and empathy: Nurses should demonstrate compassion and empathy towards patients and their families during challenging times.