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 delivery and coordinate clinical activities. This role requires strong leadership and advanced nursing skills to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes. Candidates should possess a nursing degree and maintain current clinical knowledge. Opportunities also exist to educate and train nursing staff in this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Must have current knowledge of clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Experience in advanced life support techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care delivery in the unit.
• Coordinate clinical activities as charge nurse.
• Maintain and evaluate clinical records.

Skills

Advanced nursing skills

Patient education

Clinical coordination

Multidisciplinary communication

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

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.
• Prioritize identified needs.
• Implement nursing actions and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Develop or revise the plan of care.
• Deliver identified patient needs.
• Coordinate 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.