Staff Nurse – Medical Imaging

Company Description

NMC Healthcare, the largest private healthcare provider in the UAE, operates over 200 facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. The NMC Specialty Hospital in Dubai is committed to delivering clinical excellence through safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. The Medical Imaging department supports a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures, fostering a collaborative environment with advanced technology and a focus on quality and safety.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse – Medical Imaging at NMC Specialty Hospital in Dubai provides support and assistance for a variety of medical imaging procedures, including Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Stress Tests, renal Creatinine testing, and interventions such as Gastrostomy tube changes, Implanted ports, and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC). This role involves patient assessment, care coordination, and adherence to UAE regulations and Joint Commission International (JCI) standards to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific, patient-centered care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Perform problem-focused and age-specific patient assessments, including continual critical care assessments of physical and psychological needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and revise care plans, involving patients and significant others as appropriate.
• Assist in medical imaging procedures, including Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Stress Tests, renal Creatinine blood tests (POCT), Gastrostomy tube changes, Implanted port management (insertion, accessing, sampling, flushing, locking, needle removal), Lumbar Punctures, Paracentesis, Percutaneous liver biopsies, Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Insertions, PICC-related tasks (sampling, dressing changes, flushing, locking, drug administration), Thoracentesis, and Transjugular liver biopsies.
• Administer and monitor conscious sedation as ordered, documenting vital signs during procedures.
• Coordinate and prioritize care based on individual patient needs, initiating appropriate transfer plans when necessary.
• Recognize subtle cues to anticipate potential problems and escalate using the Early Warning System and American Heart Association emergency algorithms.
• Document all relevant data in medical records according to hospital and departmental standards.
• Ensure availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
• Safely handle and administer Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs, following policies and procedures.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, including data collection, incident reporting, and audits.
• Uphold infection prevention and control (IPC) standards, including strict hand hygiene, bare below the elbows, and environmental care.
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS), reporting hazards and participating in training and drills.
• Complete mandatory education, including fire, safety, infection control, and pain management, and maintain unit competencies.
• Participate in staff meetings, unit committees/projects, and ongoing educational activities to maintain clinical and professional competency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (minimum 3 years full-time course duration) or Degree in Nursing (minimum 2 years course duration) with registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent post-graduate experience in Medical Imaging Nursing.
• Valid license/registration to practice in home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or equivalent, per scope of practice.
• Knowledge and ability to provide care based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients.
• Skills in assessing physical and psychological needs of patients and families, and coordinating and prioritizing care.
• For UAE nationals: Exempt from experience and clinical training requirements (must submit birth certificate and mother’s family book).
• For non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities: Must complete 6 months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and Assistant Nurse titles).

Job Details

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary, finalized during interviews based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with access to advanced medical technology.
• Opportunities for career advancement within NMC Healthcare’s network.

Additional Information

NMC Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality medical services and fostering a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Applications must be submitted through the NMC Healthcare careers portal, and candidates should monitor their email for recruitment-related communication. A background check may be required. Beware of fraudsters; genuine employers will not request payment for applications or interviews.