Staff Nurse - PICU

Job description / Role

Our client, a leading semi-government hospital, is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Staff Nurse to join their Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team. In this role, your responsibilities would include but not limited to:

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive, age-appropriate nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.
• Monitoring and Assessment: Continuously monitor vital signs, lab results, and clinical condition of patients in the PICU. Detect and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Family Support: Provide emotional support and education to families of pediatric patients. Serve as a liaison between medical staff and families, explaining medical procedures and ensuring families are informed and involved in care decisions.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, progress, and any changes in condition in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Patient Safety: Adhere to infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital procedures. Identify and report any potential safety hazards.
• Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in pediatric nursing care. Participate in continuing education and clinical training, and contribute to the development of unit protocols.
• Quality Improvement: Actively engage in quality improvement initiatives and participate in case reviews, audits, and other activities aimed at enhancing care standards in the PICU.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institute/college/university is required.
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a pediatric hospital or similar healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Valid and current professional Nursing license from country of origin.
• Ability to qualify for DHA nursing licensure requirements.
• Preferably someone with DHA license/eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Willing to work 48 hours per week.
• Willing to be based in Dubai, UAE.

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