PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult seeks experienced PACU Nurses for a prestigious healthcare institution in Dubai. Western-trained nurses are encouraged to apply to advance their careers in a multicultural, world-class care setting.

As a PACU Nurse, you will care for patients recovering from anesthesia, monitor vitals, and collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and efficient recovery in a state-of-the-art environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to post-operative patients in the recovery unit.
• Monitor vital signs and consciousness after anesthesia and surgery.
• Assess pain, nausea, or post-surgical complications and intervene as needed.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and records.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families during recovery.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and best practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Western-accredited institution

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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 Nursingfrom aWestern-accredited institution(e.g., UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc.).
• Minimum2 years of recent PACU experiencein a hospital setting.
• Eligible for or in possession of aDHA 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.