Nurse In Charge

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Nurse In Charge to oversee patient care and manage nursing teams. The ideal candidate will have a valid nursing license, a Basic Life Support certification, and experience in team management. Responsibilities include evaluating patient outcomes, maintaining clinical records, and promoting change in nursing practice. Proficiency in English is essential. This role offers an opportunity to lead and facilitate evidence-based nursing practices while ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in managing nursing teams required.
• Ability to influence and implement changes effectively.
• Clear and effective communication in English essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective care for all patients.
• Develop and revise care plans as needed.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and clinical activities.

Skills

Team management

Effective communication

Decision-making

Change implementation

Clinical record maintenance

Patient education

Basic Life Support

Education

Registered Nurse license

American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Nurse In Charge will:

• 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.

Qualifications

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)