PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international healthcare institution in Dubai is seeking experienced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurses to provide high-quality nursing care for post-operative patients. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a Western-accredited institution and at least 2 years of recent PACU experience. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a DHA license and have valid BLS and ACLS certifications. This position offers a dynamic, multicultural environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience in a hospital setting.
• Eligible for or in possession of a DHA license or eligibility letter.
• Willing to work in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to post-operative patients.
• Monitor vital signs and consciousness levels.
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists and surgeons.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a Western-accredited institution

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurses to join a prestigious and internationally accredited healthcare institution in Dubai. This opportunity is ideal for Western-trained nurses looking to advance their careers in a dynamic, multicultural environment delivering world-class patient care.

As a PACU Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety, comfort, and swift recovery in a fast-paced and state-of-the-art setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to post-operative patients in the recovery unit.
• Monitor vital signs and consciousness levels following anesthesia and surgery.
• Assess patients for pain, nausea, or other post-surgical complications and intervene appropriately.
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and patient records.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families during recovery.
• Adhere to international best practices and infection control protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a Western-accredited institution (e.g., UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience in a hospital setting.
• Eligible for or in possession of a DHA license or eligibility letter.
• BLS and ACLS certification are mandatory.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure, fast-paced situations.
• Culturally sensitive, patient-focused, and collaborative.
• Willing to work in Dubai.