Staff Nurse-Tower D4-Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Staff Nurse – Tower D4, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City – SSMC | Posted Mar 2 | Full‑time | Negotiable

Job Purpose

The Staff Nurse is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The Staff Nurse supports professional nursing practice across the continuum of care to meet the needs of patient and family. The Staff Nurse will understand, support and promote the mission, vision and values of SSMC; provide age‑appropriate patient care according to the Nursing Scope of Practice; and adhere to and promote the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi and UAE.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Diagnosis

  Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues, including comprehensive physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs.

  Uses evidence‑based assessment techniques and instruments to validate the diagnosis or issue with patient, family and healthcare team.

  Prioritizes data and identifies potential risks or barriers to patient health or safety.

  Documents data and information collected in compliance with established guidelines and reflective of patient needs.

• Planning and Outcomes Identification

  Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that addresses health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance.

  Involves patient, family and healthcare team in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care.

  Applies evidence‑based nursing practices to attain outcomes and ensure continuity of care.

  Modifies the individualized plan based on ongoing assessment and reevaluation of patient response.

  Documents measurable goals using standardized language or recognized terminology.

• Implementation and Coordination of Care Delivery

  Implements the plan of care in partnership with patient, family and healthcare team in a timely manner using evidence‑based interventions.

  Performs treatments and procedures according to established procedural guidelines and protocols.

  Administers medications following organization policies and procedures.

  Ensures all components of the individualized plan, including modifications, are documented in the patient’s health record.

  Communicates relevant information across all levels of care and organizations.

  Demonstrates knowledge of resource consumption and practices within a cost‑effective framework.

• Health Teaching and Health Promotion

  Utilizes teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient’s condition and learning needs.

  Employs health promotion to support patients and families in developing skills that promote, maintain, or restore healthy lifestyles and self‑management.

  Seeks opportunities for feedback and evaluation of the strategies used, including teach‑back.

  Documents health education components relevant to the clinical condition in the patient’s health record.

• Evaluation

  Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

  Assesses patient/family understanding and response to the plan of care.

  Utilizes systematic and ongoing assessment data to revise diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care.

  Involves patient, family, and healthcare team in the evaluation process.

  Provides comprehensive clinical handover or report to ensure patient safety.

  Attends patient care rounds, communicates, and updates the attending healthcare provider on changes in patient condition.

  Documents reassessment of patient status and rationale for any plan revisions.

• Evidence‑Based Practice and Research

  Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

  Utilizes current evidence‑based nursing knowledge and research findings to guide and evaluate practice.

  Participates in evidence‑based and research activities appropriate to the nurse’s level of education and position.

  Shares evidence‑based findings with the healthcare team.

  Participates in performance improvement projects to evaluate and improve clinical practice.

• Leadership

  Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community.

  Functions as a professional role model promoting a positive, team‑based, organized, and safe work environment.

  Coordinates and supervises delegated activities, ensuring completion and serving as a resource for other team members.

  Demonstrates critical thinking in priority setting and decision making in response to patient needs.

  Pursues informal and formal leadership opportunities.

  Participates in shared decision‑making to improve nursing practice and organizational outcomes.

  Supervises practical nurses, junior staff, and student nurses to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Accountabilities

  Applies principles of professional codes of ethics, maintains therapeutic nurse‑patient relationships, and serves as a patient advocate.

  Speaks up to question healthcare practices as appropriate for safety and quality improvement.

  Discloses observed illegal or incompetent practices and decisions per organizational policy.

  Evaluates own nursing practice relative to professional standards and guidelines.

  Considers factors related to effectiveness, cost, environmental health, and organizational impact.

  Utilizes current resources related to standards of care, policies and procedures, and patient needs.

  Navigates electronic resources for information retrieval, communication, and documentation.

  Evaluates patient safety, effectiveness, availability, and cost when determining practice options.

  Promotes a practice environment that reduces environmental health risks for staff.

  Communicates environmental health risks and exposure reduction strategies to patients, families, colleagues, and communities.

  Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and education for self and others, mentoring team members for the advancement of nursing practices and quality healthcare.

  Oversees and responds to emergencies per organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience (Required)

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience post‑qualification in an appropriate setting.

(Experience requirement waived for graduates of UAE nursing colleges/universities after completion of internship)

Experience (Desired)

• Not applicable.

Educational Qualification (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing OR
  • Degree in Nursing (minimum 2 years course duration) AND registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia.
  • AND valid/current national license.
  • AND Basic Life Support (BLS).

Educational Qualification (Desired)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) relevant to area of specialty.

(Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.)