Staff Nurse – Adult Medical Surgical Unit

Company Description

NMC Healthcare, the largest private healthcare provider in the UAE, operates over 200 facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. The NMC Specialty Hospital in Dubai is committed to delivering clinical excellence through safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. The Adult Medical Surgical Unit provides comprehensive care for patients with medical and surgical conditions, supported by a multidisciplinary team and advanced technology, fostering a collaborative environment focused on quality and safety.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse – Adult Medical Surgical Unit at NMC Specialty Hospital in Dubai provides direct and indirect age-specific care for adult and geriatric patients in medical-surgical nursing units. This role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care, ensuring clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal outcomes. The position adheres to UAE regulations, American Hospital Dubai’s policies, and Joint Commission International (JCI) standards, including International Patient Safety Goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific, patient-centered care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Perform problem-focused and age-specific patient assessments, including continual critical care assessments of physical and psychological needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and revise individualized care plans, incorporating patient, family, and healthcare provider input.
• Develop and implement care plans based on nursing diagnoses, addressing activities of daily living (e.g., hygiene needs) and updating plans based on evaluation and reassessment.
• Coordinate and prioritize care in a timely and organized manner, initiating appropriate transfer plans and completing discharge procedures efficiently.
• Recognize subtle cues to anticipate potential problems and escalate using the Early Warning System and American Heart Association emergency algorithms.
• Document all relevant data in medical records accurately, concisely, and legibly, following hospital and JCI standards.
• Ensure availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
• Safely handle, draw, and administer Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs, adhering to policies and procedures.
• Perform special procedures (e.g., Peritoneal Dialysis, Chemotherapy administration, Auto-Transfusion) per guidelines and orders, with appropriate monitoring.
• Administer medications, monitor effects, and intervene appropriately, ensuring patients receive appropriate nutrition and pre/post-operative care.
• Implement and monitor infection control measures, apply safety measures, and operate unit-required equipment safely.
• Manage specialized patient populations, including kidney transplant patients, those with infectious diseases, pediatric patients with infectious diseases, psychiatric patients, and patients on radioactive iodine precautions, when applicable.
• Provide emotional support, alleviate fear and anxiety, and assess patient and family readiness for education, implementing and evaluating teaching plans.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, including data collection, incident reporting, and audits.
• Uphold infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, including strict hand hygiene, bare below the elbows, and environmental care.
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS), reporting hazards and participating in training and drills.
• Complete mandatory education (e.g., fire, safety, infection control, pain management) and maintain unit competencies, including Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Participate in staff meetings, unit committees/projects, and ongoing educational activities to maintain clinical and professional competency.
• Act as a preceptor when applicable, completing the Preceptor workshop, planning and evaluating competency-based orientation, and providing objective feedback and documentation per hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (minimum 3 years full-time course duration) or Degree in Nursing (minimum 2 years course duration) with registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent post-graduate experience in a Medical-Surgical specialty.
• Valid license/registration to practice in home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, per scope of practice.
• Knowledge and ability to provide care based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients.
• Skills in assessing physical and psychological needs of patients and families, and coordinating and prioritizing care.
• Private hospital experience preferred.
• For UAE nationals: Exempt from experience and clinical training requirements (must submit birth certificate and mother’s family book).
• For non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities: Must complete 6 months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and Assistant Nurse titles).

Job Details

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary, finalized during interviews based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with access to advanced medical technology.
• Opportunities for career advancement within NMC Healthcare’s network.

Additional Information

NMC Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality medical services and fostering a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Applications must be submitted through the NMC Healthcare careers portal, and candidates should monitor their email for recruitment-related communication. A background check may be required. Beware of fraudsters; genuine employers will not request payment for applications or interviews.