Medical Surgical Nurse

Dubai Health; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Health seeks a dedicated Staff Nurse for its Medical-Surgical unit in Dubai. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, implement care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians and therapists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing, valid UAE nursing license or eligibility, and BLS certification. Expect a collaborative environment, ongoing education, and adherence to UAE regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in the relevant specialty.
• Valid BLS certification.
• Must hold a valid UAE Registered Nurse license (DHA, DOH, MOHAP, or DHCC) or a valid Eligibility Letter.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families, advocate for their needs, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Complete admission data records and document in electronic health records (EHR).
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Provide wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other nursing procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
• Respond to emergencies and perform life-saving procedures as necessary.
• Provide discharge planning and follow-up instructions for continuity of care.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Description

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in various settings, educate patients and their families, advocate for their needs, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.

General Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's current health status and medical history, including monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and any other changes in condition.
• Complete and/or review admission data records and document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
• Develop individualized care plans based on the patient's initial assessment, medical history, physician's orders, and physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors.
• Document the patient's care, including nursing intervention, response to care received, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Communicate with the physician regarding the patient's needs, the nursing assessment results, and recommendations on a daily basis and as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Provide wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other nursing procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, social workers) to provide comprehensive care.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
• Perform CPR, use defibrillators, and assist in other life‑saving procedures as necessary.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
• Perform indirect patient care using established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self‑care practices, and document the evidence and understanding of these instructions, including them in the medical record.
• Provide timely and comprehensive shift change reports to the appropriate person.
• Use and store patient care supplies and equipment efficiently, following proper procedures for obtaining, returning, cleaning, and disposing of them, enabling optimal use.
• Use equipment correctly and safely according to product information, and maintain it clean at all times.
• Provide discharge planning and instructions to ensure continuity of care after leaving the healthcare facility.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, infection control practices, ethical guidelines, UAE regulations, and Dubai Health's policies and procedures
• Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing.
• Participate in nursing conferences, workshops, and in‑service training.
• Seek certifications in specialized areas of nursing, if applicable (e.g., Critical Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing)
• Any other assignments related to the nature of the job assigned by the management

Medical Surgical -Unit Specific Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive admission and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitor and identify changes in patient condition and escalating concerns promptly.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments safely.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care and monitoring.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and drain management.
• Monitor fluid balance, intake/output, and electrolyte status.
• Assist with procedures and diagnostic investigations as required.
• Identify and prevent patient deterioration, falls, pressure injuries, and hospital‑acquired complications.
• Support early mobilization, rehabilitation, and recovery goals.
• Conduct shift handovers and ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patients with chronic and acute medical conditions requiring hospitalization.
• Respond to emergency situations and activate RRT/Code Blue when indicated.
• Prepare and transfer patients safely for procedures, investigations, or higher levels of care.

Required Qualifications and Licensure for staff Nurse position

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in the relevant specialty.
• Valid BLS certification.
• Must hold a valid UAE Registered Nurse license (DHA, DOH, MOHAP, or DHCC) or a valid Eligibility Letter