Nurse - Medical Centre
To provide nursing support to Etihad Airways Medical Centre (EAMC) for the General, Aviation and Occupational Health Department(s).
Accountabilities
The registered nurse supports the Physician in the performance of medical fitness examinations for aviation and occupational pre-employment, Initial and renewal medicals and for general consultations as per regulators standard policies and procedures by conducting e.g.
vital signs, vision test, ECG, audiogram, tympanometry, spirometry, height and weight, BMI, vaccinations etc.
To prepare and maintain patient medical records with confidentiality as per EAMC, General Civil Aviation Authority UAE (GCAA), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), Occupational Safety and Health Abu Dhabi (OSHAD) and other regulators; ensure that flight crew and cabin crew medical examination records are complete with vaccination profile, sickness reports and alcohol and drugs check records.
To ensure all medical equipment is calibrated and maintained in good working order prior to its use, immediately report equipment malfunction to the Nurse Manager and remove from use until repaired by biomedical engineers.
Maintain aseptic standards and general cleanliness of the EAMC in accordance with EAMC policy and infection control best practice and report any breaches in policy to Infection Control team.
To carry out daily/weekly/monthly checks on the various medical supplies required to ensure sufficiency and for the safe functioning of the Medical Centre e.g.
the supplies of emergency drugs, emergency crash cart, and other medical supplies.
To support EAMC programs such as health education lectures, forums, events, campaigns, etc.
and participate as necessary.
To maintain current records of competency in all nursing procedures carried out and develop and review nursing policies and procedures in accordance with DOH, GCAA, OSHAD and best practice standards.
Report any occurrences or variances (OVR/Incident Report) during duty hours.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) with BSN / Diploma in Nursing
Minimum 3 years' experience as registered nurse with UAE DOH / DHA License in a large hospital or medical centre.
Occupational & Aviation Nursing experience would be an advantage
Registered as emergency First responder with valid BLS certificate
Minimum of 2 years' experience in chronic disease management services
Knowledge of aeromedical policies and procedures as per DOH, OSHAD, and GCAA regulations
Customer service and results focused Interpersonal skills
Compliance with safety & standards, Operation of equipment & technology
Fluency in English, computer literacy
This is an on-site based position at our Medical Centre in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.
Additional Information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE's national airline - we're shaping the future of global aviation.
From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our "Journey 2030" ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence.
Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
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