Job Description: Registered Nurse (RN) – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health conditions, record vital signs, and identify changes in their clinical status.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with approved protocols.
• Monitor patients' responses to treatments and promptly report any abnormalities or deterioration.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and clinical interventions within the nurse's scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation, nursing notes, and medical records.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including hand hygiene and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Educate patients and their families about medications, treatment plans, health management, and discharge instructions.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and participate in emergency procedures.
• Ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of medical supplies, equipment, and clinical waste.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, privacy, and professional ethics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Report incidents, medication errors, and patient safety concerns according to facility policies.
• Comply with applicable UAE healthcare regulations, DOH requirements, and organizational policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or other recognized nursing qualification meeting the applicable UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
• Valid DOH Abu Dhabi nursing license or eligibility to obtain the appropriate DOH license, as required by the employer.
• Relevant clinical experience in a hospital, clinic, home healthcare, or other appropriate healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of nursing procedures, patient safety, infection control, and medication administration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional certifications may be required depending on the clinical setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Patient assessment and clinical monitoring
• Medication administration and treatment management
• Emergency response and basic life support
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing documentation and electronic medical records
• Patient and family education
• Teamwork, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making
• Professional ethics and confidentiality

Working Conditions

• Full-time employment with shift duties, where applicable.
• Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of the assigned healthcare facility.
• Maintain professional standards and perform duties within approved clinical competencies and scope of practice.

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