Wound Care Nurse-Nursing Clinical Support - Wound Care

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in the UAE is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to provide advanced specialist advice and treatment for inpatients. The role involves coordinating care for high-risk patients and requires a Bachelor's in Nursing and a valid nursing license. Candidates should possess at least 4 years of clinical experience with 2 years specifically in wound care. This position offers opportunities for mentoring and quality improvement involvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of clinical experience in relevant healthcare settings.
• 2+ years in the wound care unit.
• Valid/current national nursing license from accredited locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced advice, assessment, and treatment for inpatients with wounds.
• Coordinate clinical care for high-risk patients with skin integrity issues.
• Function in educator and consultant roles, mentoring, and participating in committees.

Skills

Advanced wound care management

Patient assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of the job is to provide advanced specialist advice, assessment, and treatment to inpatients with wounds at SSMC. They coordinate clinical care for high-risk patients with complex skin integrity issues across the continuum of care settings, integrating knowledge of advanced pathophysiology and human responses to health problems to plan and monitor patient outcomes. The Wound Care Nurse functions as a care provider, educator, and consultant, providing leadership through preceptor and quality improvement roles, and possessing excellent communication skills for mentoring, teaching, and committee participation.

Qualifications

Experience

Required:

• Not less than 4 years of clinical experience post qualification in an appropriate & relevant healthcare settings
• Not less than 2 years’ experience in the wound care unit.

Desired:

• NA.

Educational Qualification

Required:

• Bachelor’s 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
• Valid/current national license.
• BLS.

Desired:

• NA.