Registered Nurse - Primary Care (Sharjah, UAE)

Job Purpose

This role involves delivering fundamental primary care and general nursing services to company employees, addressing illness and workplace-related injuries. Additionally, it encompasses involvement in screening initiatives and aviation nursing responsibilities to ensure compliance with Ministry of Health (MOH) and General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor patient conditions and evaluate their needs to offer optimal care and guidance.
• Measure vital signs, collect samples as needed, and prepare necessary equipment for clinical evaluations or procedures.
• Prepare patients for general practitioner consultations and assist in conducting regulatory and screening medical assessments in line with established protocols.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and carry out nursing tasks, including administering oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medications, changing dressings, measuring blood pressure, performing fingertip blood glucose tests, ECGs, spirometry, and ear lavage.
• Deliver immediate medical attention during emergency situations.
• Work collaboratively with physicians to develop patient-specific care plans.
• Ensure prompt and precise documentation of test outcomes into the medical records system before physician review, and notify doctors promptly of abnormalities.
• Take an active role in clinical audits to enhance care quality.
• Implement infection control standards daily, inspect medical facilities for hygiene and safety, and execute necessary sterilization and sanitation tasks.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Nursing Degree.
• Valid licensure from the Ministry of Health.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and database management systems.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Experience and Other Requirements

• At least two years’ experience as a registered nurse in primary care or similar nursing practices.
• Capability to work on a 24-hour shift roster.
• Ability to function independently with minimal oversight while also being a cooperative team member within the medical center.
• Good physical health and fitness levels.
• Comprehensive understanding of nursing care procedures and emergency protocols.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Thorough knowledge and adherence to health and safety policies, including sanitation and decontamination procedures.