Job Description
Job Description
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of nursing staff within the unit
- Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
- Assign duties and patient loads based on staff competencies and patient acuity
- Act as the first point of contact for clinical issues and escalations
- Monitor patient progress and ensure proper documentation in medical records
- Support and guide nurses in clinical decision-making and best practices
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and UAE regulatory standards
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for patient care planning
- Manage admissions, discharges, and patient flow within the unit
- Handle patient and family concerns professionally and efficiently
- Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and accreditation processes
- Mentor and train junior nursing staff and newly hired nurses
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSc Nursing)
- Valid UAE nursing license or eligibility (DOH / DHA / MOH)
- Minimum 4–6 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Experience in relevant specialty (e.g., ICU, ER, Medical/Surgical, OR, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of clinical standards and patient safety protocols