Staff Nurse – Dialysis

Job Description

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman is seeking a competent and dedicated Staff Nurse – Dialysis to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to renal patients across dialysis modalities in a safe and patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Demonstrate competency in Renal Replacement Therapies, including Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Plasmapheresis
• Prepare, operate, and monitor dialysis machines, ensuring all safety checks and infection control standards are met
• Conduct pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis patient assessments, including vital signs, vascular access, and laboratory review
• Monitor patients for dialysis-related complications and manage them in accordance with unit protocols
• Administer medications safely and maintain accurate documentation
• Perform aseptic cannulation of vascular access and catheter site care
• Assist during dialysis catheter insertion and manage blood and blood product transfusions
• Educate patients and families on dialysis care, including peritoneal dialysis training and pre-dialysis education
• Prepare patients for kidney transplant workup and referrals

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to hospital policies, patient safety, infection control, fire & safety, and OSH standards
• Maintain dialysis consumables, medication stock, crash carts, and inventory checklists
• Report incidents, near misses, and patient concerns promptly and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records and handovers using SBAR communication

Professional & Educational Responsibilities

• Participate in mandatory training, unit-based competencies, and continuous nursing education
• Maintain required CME points as per licensing authority
• Support orientation, training, and mentorship of new staff and students
• Demonstrate ethical practice, confidentiality, professionalism, and teamwork
• Support SKMCA’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Valid Nursing License (MOHAP / DHA / DOH or eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Dialysis
• Valid BLS & ACLS certifications

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and patient-care skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Good English communication skills (Arabic is an advantage)
• Professional maturity, flexibility, and commitment to quality care