Staff Nurse - Long Term Care Pediatrics

Our client, a leading semigovernment hospital, is currently looking for Staff Nurses Long Term Care Pediatrics to be based in Dubai. As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient-centered care to children and their families while ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of each child under your care. You will collaborate with a team of pediatricians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized care plans.

In this role, your responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

1. Direct Patient Care: Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a long-term care setting, including medication administration, wound care, vital signs monitoring, and support with activities of daily living.
2. Assessments and Care Plans: Conduct thorough assessments of each patient's physical, emotional, and developmental needs. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and family members.
3. Family Support & Education: Provide emotional support and education to families, helping them understand the child's condition, care regimen, and resources available for long-term care. Foster positive communication with families to ensure they are well-informed and involved in their child’s care.
4. Collaboration: Work closely with the pediatric care team, including physicians, specialists, physical and occupational therapists, and social workers to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
5. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with legal, regulatory, and hospital policies. Ensure all treatments and interventions are documented in the patient’s medical record.
6. Clinical Supervision: Supervise and mentor nursing assistants, LPNs, and other staff as needed. Provide guidance and support to less experienced nurses in clinical settings.
7. Patient Safety & Infection Control: Adhere to safety protocols, infection control measures, and hospital policies to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
8. Continuing Education: Participate in ongoing professional development, including in-service training, conferences, and workshops to stay up to date with pediatric nursing best practices and long-term care procedures.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institute/college/university is required.
2. At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a pediatric hospital or similar healthcare setting.
3. Experience in long-term care, pediatric intensive care, or rehabilitation settings is a plus.
4. Valid and current professional Nursing license from country of origin.
5. Ability to qualify for DHA nursing licensure requirements.
6. Preferably someone with DHA license/eligibility.
7. American Heart Association Basic Life Support training. PALS and/or Neonatal Life Support depending on the unit requirements.
8. Willing to work 48 hours per week.
9. Willing to be based in Dubai, UAE.