Licensed Practical Nurse (Qatar)

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma in Practical Nursing and have at least two years of relevant work experience. Applicants are required to be eligible for licensure by the Department of Healthcare Professions in Qatar and possess Basic Life Support certification.

Job Summary

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are healthcare practitioners responsible for
delivering and organizing basic nursing care to individuals, families and groups
within diverse settings collaborating with various healthcare professionals.
LPNs primarily care for those with relatively stable and predictable health
conditions. They can also provide care to patients and families with more
complex needs in consultation and coordination with other healthcare
professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Practices autonomously, safely, competently, and ethically along the
continuum of care in situations of health and illness across a person’s life
course.
* Refer the patient to a licensed RN if the patient’s condition is not stable
or if changes to critical.
* Provides healthcare services for the:

1. Promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health, with a focus on patients
with low-acuity, stable, and predictable states of health
2. Prevention, treatment, and palliation of illness and injury, with a focus on
low-acuity, stable, and predictable disorders and conditions, primarily by: 

* Assessing health status
* Planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting practical nursing care.
* Administering basic medical care
* Providing basic comfort care
* Listening to patient concerns and discussing the care provided
* Helping a patient’s family understand procedures and educating them on how to
provide care.
* Collecting samples for testing and performing routine laboratory test
* Administering prescribed medications; monitoring and reporting adverse
reactions to the physician or registered nurse
* Assisting physicians and registered nurses in performing tests and procedures
* Monitoring and cleaning medical equipment
* Works collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to
ensure continuity and quality of healthcare delivery. 
* Accountable for their own practical nursing practice and seek assistance when
the care needs go beyond their individual competence level to maximize
patient outcomes. 
* Demonstrates leadership by fostering continued self-growth to meet the
challenges of an evolving healthcare system. 
* Advocates for the implementation and utilization of evidence-informed
practice.
* Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures. 
* Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and
Conflict of Interest policies.
* Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

 

This job description forms the basis of the requirements for the role. The
incumbent may be required to undertake specific assigned tasks relevant to their
area of work and are additionally required to demonstrate competencies specific
to the post as outlined in the Job Description Addendum.

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may
be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may
vary.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA

 ESSENTIALEducationDiploma in Practical Nursing (2 years) after high school or
Equivalent.Experience

2+ years of work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse 

For Qatari Nationals, offspring of Qatari women, offspring of residents, or
graduates of Practical Nursing Program in Qatar, Refer to DHP Circular
No.15/2022, and no. 14/2023. 

Exceptions to the experience requirement may be granted for Qatari nationals
(internal and external candidates), with a reduction of up to two (2) years.
[For a DHP licensable role, the experience requirements mandated by the
Department of Healthcare Professions, along with the defined scope of practice,
must be strictly followed.]

Certification and Licensure

LPNs must apply for registration to Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP)
and must be eligible to be licensed in the State of Qatar.

Basic Life Support (BLS).

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

Effective communication skills.

Excellent team player.

Motivated and enthusiastic.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous
society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted
comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and
exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women,
previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser,
Chairperson of Qatar Foundation 
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser
who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class
patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for delivering basic nursing care, assessing health status, and administering prescribed medications to stable patients. They work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care while adhering to hospital policies and ethical standards.

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