Registered Nurse - ICU - Abu Dhabi

Overview

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nursing assessments following clinical guidelines, initiating required medical referrals.
• Provide individualized, evidence‑based nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating each patient’s condition while considering socioeconomic and cultural factors.
• Deliver advanced clinical monitoring and specialized nursing care, particularly in perioperative, acute, or intensive care settings, and administer medications safely according to unit scope.
• Maintain a safe care environment by adhering to clinical guidelines, pathways, and hospital policies, and ensure responsible use of clinical equipment and unit resources.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation and clear communication to support continuity of care, performing all nursing interventions within assigned competencies.
• Escalate changes in patient condition appropriately and coordinate nursing interventions with physicians and the multidisciplinary team based on assessment and priority of needs.
• Provide and facilitate patient and family education from admission through discharge to support safety, understanding of care plans, and preventive health practices.
• Address and resolve patient concerns, share feedback with nursing leadership, and support a smooth patient journey across different services and levels of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Valid DOH (Department of Health) Nursing License or eligibility to obtain one.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an ICU setting, with demonstrated competency in caring for critically ill patients.
• Strong knowledge of ICU protocols, evidence‑based nursing practice, and advanced clinical assessment skills. Ability to work confidently with ventilated patients, complex equipment, and high‑acuity conditions.
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred, if applicable).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to delivering patient‑centered care.
• Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced, highly specialized clinical environment.