Urwah Admin

American Hospital Dubai

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 POSITION TITLE: STAFF NURSE - ICU
 
 
 
 
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 NURSE MANAGER
 
 
 
 
 POSITION SUMMARY:
 
 
 
 A registered professional nurse who provides direct patient care and coordinates patient care-related activities using the scientific process of nursing. Nursing care given to patients admitted to the critical care units
 
 
 
 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
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 Demonstrates problem solving/critical thinking skills ensuring effective functioning of unit routine.
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 Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
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 Demonstrates organizational skills as team leader/in-charge nurse as required.
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 Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.
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 Demonstrates cooperation, coordination and respect among individuals/departments in order to provide excellent customer service (internal and external).
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 Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.
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 Performs additional duties when required.
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 Demonstrates skills in continual critical care assessment of patient, family&rsquo;s physical and psychological needs.
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 Demonstrates skill in co-ordination and planning of critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizing care, based on individual needs. Revises care plan as necessary.
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 Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to render care and services based on needs, age appropriateness and developmental stage of patients.
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 Performs nursing interventions/procedures in accordance with established standards of care and policy and procedures.
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 Assists medical colleagues with diagnostic therapeutic interventions.
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 Maintains accurate and thorough documentation following established standards.
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 Floats to other areas within the hospital when required.
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 Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues and others.
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 Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
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 Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise of Infection Control issues, reports and documents as directed in the Infection Control policies and procedures.
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 As Registered Nurse understands the responsibilities of safe handling, drawing, administrating Narcotic/Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.
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 Maintains commitment to professional development of self through completion of unit competencies i.e. pain management, utilization of auto-transfusion devices.
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 Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice. Completes yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic). Shows a willingness to work towards completion of intermediate and advanced practice competencies
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 Actively participates in unit-based CQI activities (data collection, CQI teams, etc.).
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 Serves if required on hospital wide CQI teams / committees / task forces.
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 Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Plan by using incident reporting, customer complaint reporting and medication error reporting.
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 Assesses education needs and provides effective and age appropriate education to patients/families.
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 Participates in ongoing educational activities.
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 Maintains mandatory educational requirements.
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 Contributes to professional development of colleagues.
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 QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
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 Bachelor Degree in Nursing (duration not less than three years) or
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 Diploma in Nursing (not less than three academic years in nursing only) or
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 Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery (not less than three academic years) graduated from 1998 onward with pre medical secondary school certificate or its equivalent.
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 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
 
 
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 Current license to practice nursing
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 BCLS certification
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 ACLS certification to be achieved within 6 months of employment.
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 At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in critical care nursing
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Staff Nurse - ICU

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 Provides comprehensive support in various medical procedures, including assisting with aerosol treatment, conducting the Bili Check procedure, aiding in circumcision, insertion of enteral feeding tubes, and administering HbA1c tests. Offers support in conducting health history interviews and physical assessments for paediatric patients, as well as assisting with point-of-care testing for influenza and rapid strep tests. Aids in vaccine administration, paediatric visual screenings, and blood culture sample collection, while also assisting with ketone meter usage and nasopharyngeal specimen collection. Provides support in oral care for infants and toddlers, administer oral drugs to infants, performs Oro nasopharyngeal suctioning, and collects throat swabs.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Supports with Aerosol Treatment.
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 Assists with Bili Check Procedure.
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 Aids in Circumcision Process.
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 Aids in Enteral Feeding Tube Insertion.
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 Assists with HbA1c Testing.
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 Supports in Health History Interview and Pediatrics Physical Assessment.
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 Assists with point-of-care testing for Influenza Diagnosis in Ambulatory Settings.
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 Aids in Point of Care Testing for Rapid Strep Test.
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 Supports with Vaccine Administration.
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 Aids in Pediatrics Visual Screening.
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 Assists with Blood Culture Sample Collection in Pediatrics.
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 Aids with Ketone Meter Usage.
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 Assists in Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection in Pediatrics.
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 Supports in Infant Oral Care.
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 Supports in Toddler Oral Care.
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 Aids in Oral Drug Administration for Infants.
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 Assists with Oro nasopharyngeal Suctioning.
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 Supports with Throat Swab Collection.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
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 Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
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 Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice
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 Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in a Pediatrics nursing
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 Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients
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 Skills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs
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 Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritising care based on individual needs
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 Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is essential
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Staff Nurse - Pediatric Ward

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 Position Description:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Serves as the primary bridge between clinical operations and the IT function, providing expert leadership in the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of clinical information systems across nursing and ancillary services. Ensures that EMR (Oracle Health / Oracle Cerner) and related applications support safe, efficient, and evidence-based care, drives workflow redesign and digital transformation initiatives, strengthens clinical engagement and adoption, and ensures compliance with JCI, DHA standards, and AHD&rsquo;s policies. Acts as a strategic partner to the CIO, Nurse Directors, and service line leaders, this role advances the hospital&rsquo;s digital health strategy, enhances care quality and operational performance, and supports continuous improvement across the clinical environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Responsibility:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Clinical Informatics Leadership and Strategy
 
 
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 Leads the planning, design, implementation, and optimization of nursing and ancillary information systems including EMR (Oracle Health / Oracle Cerner), CPOE, clinical documentation, and device integrations.
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 Conducts workflow analysis and redesign to support safe, efficient, and standardized patient care.
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 Aligns clinical IT initiatives with digital health strategy, quality and safety priorities, and regulatory requirements.
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 Stakeholder Engagement and Clinical Liaison
 
 
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 Acts as the primary liaison between IT, Nursing, and Ancillary Services, translating clinical needs into technical requirements within the EMR / Oracle environment.
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 Facilitates multidisciplinary clinical informatics governance committees to guide prioritization, enhancement, and standardization decisions.
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 Drives clinical adoption and change management through strong engagement with clinical leaders and frontline staff.
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 System Implementation, Optimization and Support
 
 
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 Leads clinical workstreams in EMR projects (including Oracle Health / Oracle Cerner) encompassing requirements gathering, configuration review, testing, go-live planning, and post-implementation optimization.
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 Coordinates or performs clinical system testing (functional, integration, and user acceptance) to ensure safety and regulatory compliance of EMR / Oracle clinical modules.
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 Collaborates with IT, vendors, and biomedical engineering to support device connectivity and end-to-end workflow reliability.
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 Training, Education and Change Management
 
 
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 Develops and oversees training programs for nurses and ancillary teams on EMR and clinical applications, including Oracle systems.
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 Creates and maintains user guides, e-learning tools, and competency materials.
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 Identifies, coaches, and supports clinical super users and system champions.
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 Quality, Safety, Data and Performance Improvement
 
 
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 Analyses clinical data, utilization metrics, and incident trends using EMR / Oracle reporting and analytics tools to identify improvement opportunities.
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 Ensures documentation templates, order sets, and clinical decision support tools are evidence-based and aligned with policies and accreditation standards.
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 Partners with Quality, Nursing, and Ancillary managers to build digital solutions that enhance patient safety, medication safety, and infection control.
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 Governance, Compliance and Risk Management
 
 
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 Develops and enforces clinical system usage, documentation, and data integrity guidelines across EMR and Oracle platforms.
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 Ensures compliance with DHA regulations, privacy requirements, and JCI standards for clinical information management.
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 Supports risk mitigation efforts linked to system downtime, data issues, or unsafe workflows.
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 Vendor, Project and Resource Management
 
 
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 Works closely with vendors (including Oracle Health) and internal project managers on planning, deliverables, and timelines.
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 Participates in product evaluations, RFPs, and system selection processes.
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 Supports business case development, ROI assessment, and benefits realization analysis.
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 Professional Development and Leadership
 
 
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 Stays current with trends in nursing informatics, UAE healthcare standards, and leading digital health practices.
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 Mentors' nurses and ancillary professionals interested in informatics and provides depth to the clinical-IT talent pipeline.
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 Promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered digital transformation.
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 Qualifications and Skills:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Nursing
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 Master&rsquo;s Degree in Nursing Informatics, Health Informatics, Healthcare Management, or related field is preferred.
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 Valid professional nursing registration; eligibility for DHA/DoH/MOHAP licensure.
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 Certification in Nursing Informatics or Health Informatics (ANCC, HIMSS, or equivalent).
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 Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or formal change management training.
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 Professional Experience:
 
 
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 Minimum eight (8) years of clinical nursing experience in an acute hospital environment with at least three (3) years of experience in nursing informatics, clinical applications, or clinical-IT leadership roles.
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 Knowledge of nursing and ancillary workflows (Pharmacy, Radiology, Laboratory, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Therapy).
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 Knowledge of EMR systems (Oracle Health / Oracle Cerner), CPOE, documentation standards, and clinical device integration.
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 Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements, including JCI, DHA/DoH, and Magnet principles.
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 Knowledge of clinical pathways, clinical decision support, and evidence-based practice.
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 Skills in workflow mapping, process improvement, and clinical transformation.
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 Skills in leading or supporting EMR and Oracle optimization projects within tertiary or top-tier hospitals (UAE experience preferred).
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 Skills in collaboration, stakeholder management, and clinical engagement.
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 Skills in designing and delivering training, competency assessments, and instructional materials.
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 Skills in interpreting data, dashboards, and system utilization reports generated from EMR / Oracle platforms to support decision-making.
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 Skills in communication, negotiation, and facilitation within multidisciplinary teams.
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 Ability to translate clinical requirements into technical specifications that support safe and efficient workflows.
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 Ability to lead change, build consensus, and influence stakeholders without formal authority.
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 Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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 Ability to promote and uphold patient safety, data integrity, and quality outcomes in all clinical IT decisions.
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Clinical Informatics Nursing and Ancillary Lead

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