Assistant Nurse

Basic Qualification / Education / Vocational Training

• Diploma in Nursing or Healthcare Assistance from an accredited institute/college/university.
• DHA Eligibility Letter or DHA License as Assistant Nurse.

Advanced Qualification / Certification / Specialist Training

• BLS

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience as an Assistant Nurse or Healthcare Assistant in a clinic or hospital setting is preferred.

Specific / Relevant Experience

• Experience in outpatient clinics, wellness, aesthetic, or healthcare facilities is an advantage.

All Employees

Patients

Regulatory Bodies

Objective

• Assist nurses and physicians in delivering safe and effective patient care.
• Support patient comfort and clinic operational efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Promote the vision and mission of the clinic.
• Work cooperatively with healthcare teams and support quality improvement initiatives.

General Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses during patient consultations, examinations, and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, consultation rooms, equipment, and consumables before and after procedures.
• Check and record patient vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, and weight.
• Assist patients during procedures and provide basic patient support.
• Support IV preparation and clinical procedures under supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Ensure cleanliness and disinfection of equipment and clinical areas.
• Maintain stock levels of medical consumables and report shortages or expired items.
• Assist in specimen collection and handling as directed.
• Escort and assist patients within the clinic when required.
• Follow infection control, patient safety, and clinic protocols at all times.
• Report incidents, hazards, and unusual situations immediately to supervisor.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation as instructed.
• Support smooth patient flow and clinic operational efficiency.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement and patient safety activities.
• Attend mandatory trainings and competency programs.
• Float to other clinic areas as operationally required.
• Perform any additional duties within scope as assigned by management.
• Occupational Health & Safety (ohs) Roles & Responsibilities
• Comply with OHS policies and safe systems of work.
• Promptly report hazards, incidents, and unsafe practices.
• Correctly use PPE and medical equipment according to protocols.
• Participate in OHS trainings, drills, and workshops.
• Maintain ethical and safe work practices at all times.

Professional Expectations

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrate professional communication and teamwork.
• Maintain punctuality, attendance, and professional appearance.
• Demonstrate empathy, respect, and patient-centered care.
• Participate in continuous education and professional development.
• Follow clinic policies, procedures, and infection control standards.

General Clinical Competencies

• Blood glucose monitoring
• ECG assistance
• Venipuncture assistance
• Documentation in patient medical records
• Patient preparation for procedures
• Oxygen administration assistance
• Specimen collection assistance
• Wound dressing assistance
• Patient education support

Infection Control Compliance

Patient Support

Documentation

Attendance & Professionalism

Patient Satisfaction

Other: Licensure / Registration Requirements

• DHA Eligibility Letter or DHA License as Assistant Nurse
• Valid certification/license from country of origin if applicable