Staff Nurse - Long Term Care Pediatrics

• Direct Patient Care: Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a longterm care setting including medication administration wound care vital signs monitoring and support with activities of daily living.
  
• 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.
  
• Family Support & Education: Provide emotional support and education to families helping them understand the child s condition care regimen and resources available for longterm care. Foster positive communication with families to ensure they are wellinformed and involved in their child s care.
  
• 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.
  
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and uptodate patient records in accordance with legal regulatory and hospital policies. Ensure all treatments and interventions are documented in the patient s medical record.
  
• Clinical Supervision: Supervise and mentor nursing assistants LPNs and other staff as needed. Provide guidance and support to less experienced nurses in clinical settings.
  
• 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.
  
• Continuing Education: Participate in ongoing professional development including inservice training conferences and workshops to stay uptodate with pediatric nursing best practices and longterm care procedures.
  

Requirements

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