Staff Nurse New Graduate

University Hospital Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UAE is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to assess and manage patient care. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must hold a nursing degree, a valid UAE SHA license, and a BLS certificate. Fluency in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. This role involves teamwork within a diverse cultural setting, focusing on quality nursing practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a BSc Nursing or Diploma of Nursing, with no less than 3 years study duration.
• Must possess a valid UAE Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care based on individual needs.
• Provide education for patients and their families as per the care plan.
• Monitor patients and report any significant changes.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Collaborative skills

Fluency in English

Basic data management skills

Education

BSc Nursing / Diploma of Nursing

UAE Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Job description

Date: 25 Dec 2025
Location: Sharjah, AE
Company: University Hospital Sharjah

Position Summary

To assess patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of patient care. Direct junior and auxiliary team members. Provide safe quality ethical nursing care in accordance with the Hospital, international and federal standards and regulations.

Summary of Duties

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)
• Complies with all UHS policies, procedures and fire regulations
• Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards
• Performs nursing practice in line with the facility, MOH, JCI and FDON policies, procedures and standards
• Assess, plan, implements and evaluates the nursing care of each patient, considering the patient’s individuality, abilities, culture and right to choose
• Prioritizes patients’ individual needs and delegates aspects of nursing care to other nursing team members within his/her scope of professional practice
• Performs nursing care in response to the patient’s needs, treatment plan and nursing care plan, supported by nursing knowledge and current best practice
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care
• Documents the nursing care of each patient from admission to discharge in accordance to facility medical record and documentation policy

Responsibilities

• Assists and provides documented patient and family health education, based upon the individual nursing care plan of the patient
• Ensures patient environment is safe for patients and staff by utilizing infection control practices, adhering to International patient safety goals and following facility health and safety policies
• Collaborates with the Multi-disciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered
• Adheres to the safe administration of medication policy within the facility, administering prescribed medications, including narcotics as per scope of practice
• Monitors the condition of patients and reports any changes to appropriate personnel
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress
• Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio‑Medical department and nurse in charge immediately
• Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programs, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in charge

Position Requirements/Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a BSc Nursing / Diploma of Nursing, not less than 3 years study duration
• UAE Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Position Criteria Other Skills/Abilities

• Computer literate familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English, spoken Arabic an advantage
• Have knowledge current evidence-based nursing practice
• Demonstrate proven success in collaborating with peers & colleagues and able to work in a diverse multi‑cultural environment
• Basic data management & analytical skills