Staff Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

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  Patient Care: Provide comprehensive, age-appropriate nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.
  
  


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  Monitoring and Assessment: Continuously monitor vital signs, lab results, and clinical condition of patients in the PICU. Detect and respond to changes in patient conditions.
  
  


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  Collaborative Care: Work closely with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care and optimize patient outcomes.
  
  


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  Family Support: Provide emotional support and education to families of pediatric patients. Serve as a liaison between medical staff and families, explaining medical procedures and ensuring families are informed and involved in care decisions.
  
  


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  Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, progress, and any changes in condition in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
  
  


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  Patient Safety: Adhere to infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital procedures. Identify and report any potential safety hazards.
  
  


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  Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in pediatric nursing care. Participate in continuing education and clinical training, and contribute to the development of unit protocols.
  
  


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  Quality Improvement: Actively engage in quality improvement initiatives and participate in case reviews, audits, and other activities aimed at enhancing care standards in the PICU.
  
  

Requirements

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  A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institute/college/university is required.
  
  


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  At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a pediatric hospital or similar healthcare setting.
  
  


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  Previous experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
  
  


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  Valid and current professional Nursing license from country of origin.
  
  


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  Ability to qualify for DHA nursing licensure requirements.
  
  


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  Preferably someone with DHA license/eligibility.
  
  


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  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  
  


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  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
  
  


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  Willing to work 48 hours per week.
  
  


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  Willing to be based in Dubai, UAE.
  
  

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