Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is seeking a compassionate and skilled Staff Nurse to join the Acute Care team. This position will involve providing direct and indirect patient care to individuals of all ages, utilizing evidence-based nursing procedures and practices. The role will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality care, patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient well-being in the medical, neuro, and stroke units.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Conduct timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, adjusting care plans as needed.

• Provide direct care and evaluate outcomes based on family-centered care principles.

• Monitor and document patients’ conditions and the effectiveness of care and interventions.

• Assess educational needs of patients and their families, considering cultural and other special concerns.

• Provide educational materials and validate understanding of care instructions for patients and families.

• Administer prescribed medications in accordance with policies and protocols, utilizing barcode scanning.

• Carry out prescribed treatments following approved guidelines and educational procedures.

Clinical/Professional Knowledge:

• Apply knowledge of nursing practices and other healthcare professionals’ roles to meet patient needs.

• Adhere to evidence-based practices and report any necessary changes to improve patient outcomes.

• Delegate nursing care plan components appropriately to other team members.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient and family information, ensuring professional interdisciplinary communication.

• Respect patient rights and demonstrate the core values of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

• Integrate safety principles and the Cleveland Clinic Professional Practice Model into clinical practices.

• Report errors or near misses and participate in error reduction activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification.

• Minimum of three (3) years of study in Nursing from an accredited program.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in an acute care setting.

• Note: The experience requirement is waived for UAE Nursing college graduates who have completed an approved internship.

Certification and Licensure:

• Valid and current national nursing license.

• BLS certification (from AHA or equivalent) required, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment.

• ACLS and PALS certification relevant to the specialty required (from AHA or equivalent), or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Job-Specific Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is strongly preferred.

• Ability to speak and write in Arabic is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (specific details not mentioned in the job post).

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth within a world-class healthcare institution.