Kings College Hospital Dubai

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

full timemidDubai, UAE2 months ago

15,000-21,000 AED/mo

Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Reporting to the Charge Nurse and Senior Staff Nurses, you will work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based holistic care to patients of King’s College Hospital (KCH) Dubai throughout their pathway of care. You will perform the role of the Emergency Nurse, delivering care as directed by senior colleagues, and continue to develop, practice, and expand your general and specialist nursing skills. You will work with colleagues to ensure high standards of nursing care in the Emergency Department, maintaining professional and ethical responsibility and awareness of medico-legal aspects. All duties must be carried out under supervision and in line with King’s policies and procedures. You must not undertake any duties outside your scope of competence and should always seek clarification from senior staff when in doubt. As a Triage Nurse, you will assess and prioritize patients upon arrival, identify those requiring urgent attention, and ensure timely medical intervention and patient flow within the Emergency Department.

Requirements

UAE Medical Health Authority License (DHA).
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Degree in Nursing (minimum two years course duration) And Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
Has worked in hospital or similar setting for at least 2 years
Able to multi-tasks well and prioritize care in a fast-paced workplace.
Resuscitation Certificate as per the specialty& Demonstrable ongoing and active Continues Personal Development (CPD).
Proficient in basic computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to manage digital documentation and communication effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Deliver a high standard of evidence-based, courteous care to patients at King’s College Hospital (KCH).
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis under the supervision of Senior Nurses and Team Leaders.
Treat critical injuries and trauma, including wound care and primary closure as requested.
Be ready and equipped to respond to a variety of medical emergencies.
Ensure patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate, sensitive information they can understand.
Support patients, caretakers, and relatives, involving them in care where appropriate, and provide health education to promote healthy lifestyles.
Ensure safe custody, administration, and maintenance of drugs in accordance with hospital policy and law.
Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults and children, escalating concerns to the MDT.
Remain knowledgeable about hospital codes and procedures, including cardiac arrest, mass casualty incidents, fire, bomb alerts, missing persons, violence/aggression, and infection control and prevention.
Assess and prioritize patients upon arrival to the Emergency Department based on clinical urgency and presenting symptoms, ensuring prompt allocation for medical care.
Perform initial nursing assessments, record vital signs, and document relevant medical history to support timely and accurate clinical decision-making.
Communicate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate rapid response for critically ill or high-acuity patients.
Monitor waiting patients for any change in condition and ensure continuous reassessment to maintain patient safety and care efficiency.
Complete documentation accurately and on time according to hospital and Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) standards, and maintain confidentiality of patient, staff and organizational information.
Follow safe medication practices, report medication errors or near misses, and comply with high-alert medication protocols, Look-Alike/Sound-Alike (LASA) precautions and correct medication-storage requirements.
Identify and report environmental hazards or unsafe equipment, follow equipment-safety guidelines and report malfunctions promptly.

Skills Required

DHA licenseRN Registration (Canada/USA/UK/Ireland/South Africa/New Zealand/Australia)2 years hospital experiencemultitaskingResuscitation certificationCPD (Continuing Professional Development)MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)clinical documentationverbal communicationwritten communicationteam collaborationsafety and medication administration

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