Staff Nurse-Tower B5 - Medical Wing

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified Staff Nurse to coordinate nursing care, provide patient education, and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team. Candidates should have a Bachelor degree in nursing and minimum 2 years of clinical experience.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient advocacy, and adhere to professional nursing standards while delivering care in accordance with UAE guidelines. BLS certification is mandatory, and advanced certifications like ACLS and PALS are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience post qualification.
• Registered Nurse certification from a recognized country.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS, PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care and provide direct patient care.
• Implement evidence-based interventions as per patient needs.
• Evaluate patient progress and modify care plans accordingly.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in nursing

Valid/current national license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Purpose

the Staff Nurse is accountable for the coordination of nursing care including direct patient care, patient family education, and transitions of care. The Staff Nurse supports professional nursing practice across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The Staff Nurse will understand, support, and promote the mission, vision, and values of SSMC and provide age-appropriate patient care according to the Nursing Scope of Practice as defined by the regulatory body. The Staff Nurse will adhere to and promote the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi and UAE.

Assessment and Diagnosis

Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis issues. Assesses comprehensive data including but not limited to physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis or issues as defined by the patient's condition. Uses evidence-based assessment techniques and instruments in collecting data and validates the diagnosis or issue with the patient, family, and healthcare team members as appropriate. Prioritizes the data and information collected based on patient’s immediate condition or anticipated needs and identifies potential risks or barriers to the patient’s health or safety. Documents the data and information collected in compliance with established guidelines and reflective of the needs of the patient.

Planning and Outcomes Identification

Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that addresses health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance to attain expected outcomes. Involves patient, family, and healthcare team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care. Applies evidence-based nursing practices in developing the individualized plan of care to attain expected outcomes and continuity of care. Modifies the individualized plan of care according to the ongoing assessment and reevaluation of the patient’s response, status, and outcome indicators. Documents the expected outcomes as measurable goals in a manner that uses standardized language or recognized terminology.

Implementation and Coordination of Care Delivery

Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family, and healthcare team members in a timely manner utilizing evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the needs of the patient. Performs treatments and procedures according to established procedural guidelines and protocols. Administers medications according to organization policies and procedures. Ensures that all components of the individualized plan of care, including modifications, are documented in the patient’s health record. Communicates relevant information across all levels of care and organizations. Demonstrates a working knowledge of resource consumption and practices within a cost-effective framework.

Health Teaching and Health Promotion

Utilizes teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient’s condition and learning needs. Uses health promotion to support patients and families in developing skills that promote, maintain, or restore healthy lifestyles and self-management support. Seeks opportunities for feedback and evaluation of the effectiveness of the strategies used, including teach-back. Ensures that all components of the health education relevant to the clinical condition are documented in the patient health record.

Evaluation

Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Evaluates the patient-family’s understanding of and response to the plan of care. Utilizes systematic and ongoing assessment data to revise nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care. Involves the patient, family, and healthcare team members in the evaluation process. Provides a comprehensive clinical handover report as required to ensure patient safety. Attends patient care rounds, communicates, and updates the attending healthcare provider on changes in the patient’s condition. Communicates with the patient care team about ongoing changes in patient’s plan of care and unit activity. Documents the reassessment of patient status, patient and family participation and understanding, and the rationale for any revision in the plan of care.

Evidence-Based Practice and Research

Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. Utilizes current evidence-based nursing knowledge, including research findings, to guide and evaluate practice. Participates in evidence-based and research activities at various levels appropriate to the nurse’s level of education and position. Shares evidence-based and research findings with healthcare team members. Participates in performance improvement projects for the evaluation and improvement of clinical practice.

Leadership

Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings across the profession and in the community. Functions as a professional role model promoting a positive, team-based, organized, and safe work environment. Coordinates and supervises delegated activities to assure completion and serve as a resource for other healthcare team members. Demonstrates critical thinking in priority setting and decision making in response to patient needs. Pursues informal and formal leadership opportunities. Participates actively in organizational shared decision-making situations that improve nursing practice, organizational performance, and outcomes. Supervises practical nurses, junior staff, and student nurses to ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care.

Accountabilities

Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice. Maintains a professional and therapeutic nurse-patient relationship and serves as a patient advocate assisting patients and families in developing skills for self‑advocacy. Speaks up to question healthcare practices as appropriate for safety and quality improvement. Discloses any observed illegal or incompetent practices and decisions made by potentially impaired health care staff per organizational policy.

Experience

Required: NLT 2 years clinical experience post qualification in an appropriate setting (Experience requirement waived for graduates of UAE nursing colleges/universities after completion of internship). Desired: N.A.

Educational Qualification

Required: Bachelor degree in nursing OR Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) AND Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia AND valid/current national license. BLS required. ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty are desired.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Employment opportunities are provided to all qualified persons who are not discriminated against based on protected characteristics. All employees are classified under the Federal Equal Opportunity Statement and the same is applied to applicants and employees.