Tissue Viability Nurse

King’s College Hospital Dubai; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College Hospital Dubai is seeking a Tissue Viability Specialist to lead wound care across the clinical team. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and support nursing staff with best practices in tissue viability.

The role requires a nursing degree with DHA licensing eligibility, at least 3 years in tissue viability or wound care, and strong skills in education, policy development, and wound prevention strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or equivalent); Masters preferred.
• Valid DHA license or eligibility.
• Min 3 years of experience in tissue viability or wound care.
• Strong knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention and advanced wound management.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment plans for tissue viability.
• Advise and support nursing teams on wound care best practices.
• Develop and implement policies and protocols related to tissue viability.
• Deliver education and training sessions for staff on wound management and prevention strategies.
• Monitor and audit wound care practices to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Wound care

Clinical assessment

Education & training

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Masters or postgrad preferred

Job description

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment plans for patients with tissue viability needs.
• Advise and support nursing teams on wound care best practices.
• Develop and implement policies and protocols related to tissue viability.
• Deliver education and training sessions for staff on wound management and prevention strategies.
• Monitor and audit wound care practices to maintain high standards of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or equivalent); Masters or post graduate study highly preferred
• Valid DHA license or eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tissue viability or wound care.
• Strong knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention and advanced wound management techniques.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.