Head Nurse - OPD

Tanqeeb; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a capable Registered Nurse to oversee and coordinate patient care within a unit. The role requires strong leadership to manage teams, implement changes when necessary, and communicate effectively in English and Arabic. An active RN license and BLS certification are essential.

You will evaluate patient needs, plan and implement nursing actions, and maintain accurate clinical records while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in relevant regulatory authority

Responsibilities

• Oversee care delivery to ensure安全 and effectiveness (note: generic).
• Determine nursing interventions based on assessments and prioritize needs.
• Implement actions and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Develop and revise plans of care; deliver identified patient needs.
• Coordinate clinical activity of unit and staff, as assigned by charge nurse.

Skills

Team management

Change management

Decision making

English communication

Arabic communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

• Ensure and oversee the care that is delivered to all patients in the unit is safe, appropriate and effective.

• Determine nursing interventions based on assessment data.

• Prioritizes identified needs.

• Implement nursing actions and evaluates patient outcomes.

• Develops or revises the plan of care

• Deliver identified patient needs.

• Co-ordinate the overall clinical activities of the unit when assigned to the charge nurse role.

• Collaborate with the Nursing Supervisor on staffing for a particular shift.

• Plan, implement and evaluate clinical programs.

• Evaluate the ability of the patient and the patient’s bystanders to understand and participate in decisions about their care.

• Facilitate patient education.

• Maintain accurate and real-time clinical records.

• Perform advanced or specialized nursing skills competently.

• Maintain current knowledge of clinical nursing practice.

• Act as a clinical resource for staff within the department/unit.

• Communicate and consult with other health care disciplines.

• Represent nursing at multidisciplinary rounds.

• Perform essential life support as per regulatory requirements and scope such as but not limited to Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation etc.

• Participate in the development of standards, procedures and protocols.

• Facilitate evidence-based practice.

• Promote change in nursing practice when required.

• Take a proactive role under the guidance of Nursing Management/Nursing Education in training, education and CQI activities of nursing staff.

• Promote a safe learning environment.

• Identify opportunities for improvement.

• Perform other professional duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Essential: the post holder must

  • Have evidenced experience in managing teams

  • Be able to influence and implement change when necessary

  • Be able to make decisions and communicate effectively

  • Have an appropriate license to work as a registered nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority with all the qualifications and experience these mandates.

  • Manage their own professional re-licensure.

  • Have valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.

  • Be willing to work across departments when necessary.

  • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)

  Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic

DESIRABLE: The post holder should have:

• Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team

• Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation