PACU Nurse - Pediatric & Critical Care

AMERICAN HOSPITAL; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hospital Dubai seeks an experienced PACU nurse to provide age-specific care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, performing assessments, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring JCIA-aligned patient safety.

The role emphasizes vigilant monitoring, pain management, and postoperative recovery for both pediatric and adult patients, with documentation per hospital policy and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse license for home country and a valid UAE license to practice where applicable.
• Minimum two years of post-graduate experience in PACU or critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Perform patient assessment and continual critical care evaluation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Maintain JCIA and safety standards and complete mandatory education.
• Document data accurately in medical records and manage supplies.
• Perform post-anesthesia care and pediatric care as required.
• Ensure safe handling of controlled drugs and nurse competencies.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Job description

American Hospital Dubai seeks an experienced PACU nurse to provide age-specific care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, performing assessments, coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring JCIA-aligned patient safety.

The role emphasizes vigilant monitoring, pain management, and postoperative recovery for both pediatric and adult patients, with documentation per hospital policy and ongoing professional development.