Registered Nurse

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care to patients admitted in inpatient wards, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU), and Rehabilitation units of a long-term care facility. The role involves continuous patient monitoring, administration of treatments, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting patient recovery and quality of life in line with Bahrain’s National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) standards.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Monitoring

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in inpatient, ICU, HDU, and rehabilitation units.
• Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and overall patient condition, escalating concerns to physicians as appropriate.
• Administer prescribed medications, infusions, and therapies accurately and safely.
• Assist in ventilator management, tracheostomy care, and advanced life-support interventions.
• Support rehabilitation goals by assisting patients with mobility, ADLs (activities of daily living), and therapy coordination.

Clinical Procedures & Safety

• Perform nursing procedures including IV therapy, wound care, catheterization, suctioning, and enteral feeding.
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices in compliance with facility and NHRA standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient progress in electronic medical records.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, and allied health professionals to deliver multidisciplinary care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding care plans, progress, and discharge instructions.
• Participate in family education sessions for home-care readiness and rehabilitation support.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow hospital protocols, Bahrain labor law, and NHRA clinical guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and clinical training programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards of nursing practice.

Emergency Preparedness

• Respond promptly to medical emergencies (e.g., cardiac arrest, respiratory distress).
• Be proficient in BLS and ACLS protocols, applying life-saving interventions when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Current NHRA license as a Registered Nurse in Bahrain.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in ICU, HDU, inpatient, or rehabilitation nursing.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ventilator care, critical care protocols, and rehabilitation nursing practices.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.