Medical Surgical Nurse

Job Description Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in various settings, educate patients and their families, advocate for their needs, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. General Roles and Responsibilities • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's current health status and medical history, including monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and any other changes in condition. • Complete and/or review admission data records and document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR). • Develop individualized care plans based on the patient's initial assessment, medical history, physician's orders, and physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors. • Document the patient's care, including nursing intervention, response to care received, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. • Communicate with the physician regarding the patient's needs, the nursing assessment results, and recommendations on a daily basis and as needed. • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians. • Provide wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other nursing procedures. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, social workers) to provide comprehensive care. • Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress. • Perform CPR, use defibrillators, and assist in other life-saving procedures as necessary. • Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families. • Perform indirect patient care using established procedures, policies, and standards. • Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care practices, and document the evidence and understanding of these instructions, including them in the medical record. • Provide timely and comprehensive shift change reports to the appropriate person. • Use and store patient care supplies and equipment efficiently, following proper procedures for obtaining, returning, cleaning, and disposing of them, enabling optimal use. • Use equipment correctly and safely according to product information, and maintain it clean at all times. • Provide discharge planning and instructions to ensure continuity of care after leaving the healthcare facility. • Adhere to all safety protocols, infection control practices, ethical guidelines, UAE regulations, and Dubai Health’s policies and procedures • Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing. • Participate in nursing conferences, workshops, and in-service training. • Seek certifications in specialized areas of nursing, if applicable (e.g., Critical Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing) • Any other assignments related to the nature of the job assigned by the management Medical Surgical -Unit Specific Roles & Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive admission and ongoing patient assessments. • Monitor and identify changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly. • Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments safely. • Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care and monitoring. • Provide wound care, dressing changes, and drain management. • Monitor fluid balance, intake/output, and electrolyte status. • Assist with procedures and diagnostic investigations as required. • Identify and prevent patient deterioration, falls, pressure injuries, and hospital-acquired complications. • Support early mobilization, rehabilitation, and recovery goals. • Conduct shift handovers and ensure continuity of care. • Monitor patients with chronic and acute medical conditions requiring hospitalization. • Respond to emergency situations and activate RRT/Code Blue when indicated. • Prepare and transfer patients safely for procedures, investigations, or higher levels of care. Required Qualifications and Licensure for staff Nurse position • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. • Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in the relevant specialty. • Valid BLS certification. • Must hold a valid UAE Registered Nurse license (DHA, DOH, MOHAP, or DHCC) or a valid Eligibility Letter

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in the relevant specialty. Valid BLS certification. Must hold a valid UAE Registered Nurse license (DHA, DOH, MOHAP, or DHCC) or a valid Eligibility Letter.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in various settings. Educate patients and their families, advocate for their needs, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments; review admission data and document in electronic health records; develop individualized care plans; document care and responses; communicate with physicians; administer medications and treatments; provide wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other procedures; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; respond to emergencies; perform CPR and other life-saving procedures; provide emotional support; educate patients and families; provide discharge planning and instructions; adhere to safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines; engage in continuing education; participate in conferences and training; seek certifications in specialized areas as applicable; perform other assignments as needed.