Staff Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) | University Hospital Sharjah

🏥 Position Summary

• Provide professional and safe NICU nursing care based on international standards (MOH, JCI).
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care tailored to each neonate.
• Supervise and guide junior nursing staff in delivering best-in-class NICU care.

💼 Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in achieving international healthcare accreditation standards (e.g., JCI).
• Comply with hospital policies, procedures, and fire & safety regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians in conducting NICU-related procedures and assessments.
• Independently administer medications including narcotics per the scope of practice.
• Accurately document care from admission to discharge in EMR systems.
• Educate patients’ families based on care plans, policies, and NICU protocols.
• Monitor neonates continuously, respond to clinical changes, and update the team.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by following infection control & safety practices.
• Assist in emergency responses, resuscitations, and code situations.
• Ensure medical supplies and medications are stocked and equipment is functional.
• Report incidents through established channels and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Participate in in-service training, staff meetings, quality initiatives, and nurse education.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy and cultural sensitivities.
• Perform additional duties per clinical assignment or supervisor instructions.

📋 Position Requirements / Qualifications

✅ Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or 3-year Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years’ total nursing experience, including 1 year in a NICU.
• UAE Ministry of Health (MOH) license OR eligibility to obtain it.
• BLS & NRP certifications (within 3 months of joining).
• Current license in country of origin.

⭐ Desirable:

• Prior experience in JCI-accredited settings.
• Experience in UAE or in hospital commissioning environments.
• Experience as nurse mentor or involved in preceptor/education programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).