Nursing Assistant — Rehabilitation Centre, Oman
On behalf of a confidential healthcare client in the Sultanate of Oman, we are managing an urgent hiring requirement for Nursing Assistants at a Rehabilitation Centre operating under the Ministry of Social Development. Selected candidates will provide care and support to physically and mentally challenged residents.
ROLE OVERVIEW
| Position | Nursing Assistant |
| Work Location | Rehabilitation Centre, Ministry of Social Development, Oman |
| Reports To | Head Nurse |
| Vacancy Type | Urgent — immediate joiners preferred |
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Male Candidates
- Qualification: ANM / GNM / B.Sc. Nursing
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Age limit: 40 years
Female Candidates
- Qualification: 2-Year Diploma in Assistant Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) only
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Age limit: 35 years
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Dataflow verification for Qualification, License, and Experience must be completed.
- No Prometric examination is required.
- Candidates must attend and pass the MOH Viva examination.
- Immediate joiners will be given preference.
REMUNERATION
- Male candidates with GNM or B.Sc. qualification: OMR 300 per month
- Female/Male candidates with ANM qualification: OMR 250 per month
- Female/Male candidates with Diploma in Nursing Assistant qualification: OMR 230 per month
JOB PURPOSE
To provide safe, basic nursing care and assistance to residents with physical, cognitive, and functional disabilities under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and feeding.
- Assist nurses in providing care to residents with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, as trained and authorised.
- Assist with positioning, turning, mobilisation and transfer of residents.
- Assist with bed making and maintaining a hygienic patient environment.
- Provide support for residents requiring wheelchair, walker or other mobility assistance.
- Assist with meals, hydration and feeding as directed.
- Assist in the care of residents with urinary catheters, tracheostomy, PEG tubes and other medical devices under nursing supervision, within approved scope of practice.
- Observe residents for changes in physical or mental condition and promptly report abnormalities to the Staff Nurse.
- Assist with pressure injury prevention, including regular repositioning and skin observation.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided.
- Assist nurses during emergency situations and follow emergency protocols.
- Maintain infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene and appropriate PPE.
- Ensure residents’ comfort, dignity, privacy and safety at all times.
- Support rehabilitation activities as instructed by nurses and therapists.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean patient-care environment.
- Follow institutional policies, procedures and resident safeguarding requirements.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Basic nursing-care skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Safe patient handling and transfer.
- Emergency response awareness.
- Infection prevention and control.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Communication with residents with cognitive, speech or sensory limitations.
- Recognition and reporting of deterioration.
- Compassionate and patient-centred care.
- Inventory checking.
