Position: Program Nurse

Position Purpose
The Home Health Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care in the community setting that assists patients to achieve optimum health and quality of life in situations of chronic disease.

The Home Care Nurse is responsible for the provision and management of effective nursing care to individuals and/or families in the community or in Patient Support Programs. The Home Care Nurse works in adherence with the Policies and Procedures set by Axios International and works in accordance with established standards of nursing practices according to local and international rules and regulations.


Duties and Responsibilities
Service Responsibilities
Based on the agreed upon services and workflow, the Home Health Nurse provides skilled nursing services in accordance with the orders of a physician and under a plan of care. Duties include but not limited to:

• Telephonic follow up consultation
• Monitoring of vital signs during home care; blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and oximeter statistics
• Monitoring of blood glucose levels, and providing teaching and support for patient and family
• Preparing medications as per physician order
• Administrating medications and instruction on Medication such as Injections, IV’s, inhalation, oral, infusions and rectal
• Pain Management Medication monitoring and support for patients with acute or chronic health conditions
• Education and counselling, consistent with the type/nature of treatment and/or care management need
• Wound assessment and dressing changes
• Providing general nursing care
• Knowledge about Advanced Foot Care will be added value but not a must
• Monitoring pain control
• Cardiac Assessments
• Supervision/health teaching and support for family and caregivers on regular basis
• Ability to assess mental status
• Attending and completing Pharmacovigilance, Pharma and Product Training provided by the Client with a clear understanding of how to collect and report safety data.
• Reporting Adverse Events and follow the country rules and regulation regarding AE reporting procedure, and reporting any concerns /changes in patient health to the program and/or treating physician
• Reporting any adverse events/product complaints as per client’s requirements and/or Axios SOPPs
• Familiarity with nursing equipment (like ECG machine, spirometry and monitors) and ability to provide nursing assessments to patients

Organizational Responsibilities

• Reflecting and interpreting the Axios Vision, Mission and Core Values in his/her own work with enthusiasm and commitment
• Acting in accordance with relevant legislation and company Policies, Standards and Procedures
• Developing and maintaining respectful, cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services to patients, families and to our clients
• Understanding his/her role and responsibility in maintaining a safe workplace and reducing workplace injuries
• Effectively assisting the Program Managers in managing the Patient Support Program(s) by liaising with hospitals, distributors, pharmacies, and patients
• Working closely with the Axios staff to implement the required service(s) for the enrolled patients in the program(s)
• Carrying out home visits for patient care as required
• Preparing timely monitoring reports (monthly) with patient numbers and logistics as well as quality assurance reports (quarterly) for internal This includes monitoring and tracking patient files in collaboration with Axios staff in “real time” as patients proceed through the program
• Maintaining and updating electronic program files, including patient and quality assurance data
• Conducting administrative duties for the office

Educational Background and Experience

• A BS Degree in Nursing is required
• At least 2 years working experience in a healthcare setting
• Must provide evidence of local health authority license or eligibility letter
• Excellent command of English
• Demonstrate clinical nursing knowledge and experience in providing direct patient care

Job Circumstances

• The position is based in Muscat , Al-seeb / Almwallah Aljanobia Office and it does entail frequent travel to Clients and partners which may be outside your designated region.
• Flexibility in ability to travel as well as working hours is essential.
• Travel to UAE will be required for Training (if needed)
• Must be certified in CPR and/or First Aid course certificate
• He/she must provide Good Standing Certificate not older than 6 months.