Apex Health

Dermatology Nurse

Doha, QatarPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Healthcare & Medical
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Summary The Dermatology Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with skin, hair, and nail conditions. The role involves assisting dermatologists during consultations and procedures, performing dermatological nursing treatments, preparing patients, maintaining infection control standards, and ensuring high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care. Key Responsibilities • Assess patients' general condition and dermatological concerns. • Obtain and document vital signs and relevant medical history. • Prepare patients for dermatology consultations and procedures. • Provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care. • Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications. • Educate patients regarding skin conditions, medications, and treatment plans. • Assist dermatologists during minor surgical and dermatological procedures. • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and medical supplies. • Assist with skin biopsies, cryotherapy, electrocautery, wound care, and other dermatological procedures within the nurse's scope of practice. • Perform prescribed wound dressings and skin care treatments. • Assist with laser and aesthetic dermatology procedures when appropriately trained and authorized. • Ensure proper handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps. • Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders. • Assist with topical treatments, injections, and other prescribed therapies within the scope of nursing practice. • Monitor patients for medication side effects and allergic reactions. • Maintain accurate medication and treatment records. Qualifications and Requirements • Bachelor's Degree with valid nursing license from the relevant regulatory authority. • 4 years of clinical nursing experience; dermatology experience is preferred. • Good knowledge of infection prevention and control. • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with valid nursing license from the relevant regulatory authority. 4 years of clinical nursing experience; dermatology experience is preferred. Good knowledge of infection prevention and control. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' general condition and dermatological concerns. Obtain and document vital signs and relevant medical history. Prepare patients for dermatology consultations and procedures. Provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care. Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications. Educate patients regarding skin conditions, medications, and treatment plans. Assist dermatologists during minor surgical and dermatological procedures. Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and medical supplies. Assist with skin biopsies, cryotherapy, electrocautery, wound care, and other dermatological procedures within the nurse's scope of practice. Perform prescribed wound dressings and skin care treatments. Assist with laser and aesthetic dermatology procedures when appropriately trained and authorized. Ensure proper handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps. Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders. Assist with topical treatments, injections, and other prescribed therapies within the scope of nursing practice. Monitor patients for medication side effects and allergic reactions. Maintain accurate medication and treatment records.

Skills

  • Nursing
  • Dermatology
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Vital signs documentation
  • Wound care
  • Cryotherapy
  • Electrocautery
  • Skin biopsies
  • Laser and aesthetic dermatology procedures
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education
  • Record keeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Independent working

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