Staff Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

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

Job summary

A leading semi-government hospital in Dubai is seeking an experienced Staff Nurse for their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and educate families. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a pediatric setting and possess a valid nursing license. The position requires working 48 hours per week with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a pediatric hospital or similar healthcare setting.
• Valid and current nursing license from home country required.
• Ability to qualify for DHA nursing licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients.
• Monitor vital signs, lab results, and clinical conditions of patients.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
• Provide emotional support and education to families.
• Document patient assessments and care interventions.
• Adhere to patient safety guidelines and infection control protocols.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Family education

Documentation

Infection control protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Our client a leading semi‑government hospital is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Staff Nurse to join their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive age‑appropriate nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions.
• Monitoring and Assessment: Continuously monitor vital signs, lab results and clinical condition of patients in the PICU. Detect and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Family Support: Provide emotional support and education to families of pediatric patients. Serve as a liaison between medical staff and families explaining medical procedures and ensuring families are informed and involved in care decisions.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, progress and any changes in condition in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Patient Safety: Adhere to infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines and hospital procedures. Identify and report any potential safety hazards.
• Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in pediatric nursing care. Participate in continuing education and clinical training and contribute to the development of unit protocols.
• Quality Improvement: Actively engage in quality improvement initiatives and participate in case reviews, audits and other activities aimed at enhancing care standards in the PICU.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited institute/college/university is required.
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a pediatric hospital or similar healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Valid and current professional Nursing license from country of origin.
• Ability to qualify for DHA nursing licensure requirements.
• Preferably someone with DHA license/eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Willing to work 48 hours per week.
• Willing to be based in Dubai, UAE.

Black Pearl is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.