Staff Nurse – Pediatric Urgent Care

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 Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic provides specialized emergency care for pediatric patients, supported by a multidisciplinary team and advanced technology, fostering a collaborative environment focused on quality and safety.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse – Pediatric Urgent Care at NMC Specialty Hospital in Dubai provides direct and indirect age-specific care for pediatric patients in the Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic. This role involves nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and care coordination, with a focus on emergency care for conditions such as suspected sepsis. The position adheres to UAE regulations and Joint Commission International (JCI) standards, including International Patient Safety Goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific, patient-centered care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, 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, families, and significant others as appropriate.
• Perform nursing interventions per established standards, including emergency care for pediatric patients with suspected sepsis, administering oral medications, calculating fluid requirements, performing 12-lead ECGs, and collecting blood culture samples.
• 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 Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic 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 (e.g., fire, safety, infection control, pain management) and maintain unit competencies, including Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Participate in staff meetings, unit committees/projects, and ongoing educational activities to maintain clinical and professional competency.
• Act as a preceptor when applicable, completing the Preceptor workshop, planning and evaluating competency-based orientation, and providing objective feedback and documentation per hospital standards.

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 Pediatric Urgent Care Nursing.
• Valid license/registration to practice in home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be attained within 6 months of employment through the American Hospital Dubai’s course.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred.
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to provide care based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of pediatric 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.