Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Home Healthcare

Department: Clinical Operations – Home Healthcare
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting To: Nursing Manager / Clinical Operations Manager

Job Purpose

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to patients in their homes in accordance with DHA standards, organizational policies, clinical protocols, and the individualized plan of care.

The role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, accurate documentation, and the ability to independently manage patients in a home healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients at home based on the physician's orders and approved care plan.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, pain assessment, mobility, nutrition, skin condition, and overall clinical status.
• Administer prescribed medications, injections, IV therapies, and other treatments within the approved scope of practice.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, stoma care, and other nursing procedures as required.
• Monitor patients for changes in clinical condition and escalate concerns promptly to the treating physician or Nursing Manager.
• Support elderly patients, post-operative patients, patients with chronic conditions, and patients requiring short- or long-term nursing care.
• Educate patients and family members regarding medication, disease management, nutrition, mobility, infection prevention, and home safety.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely nursing documentation and patient records.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Ensure safe handling and management of medical equipment, medications, consumables, and clinical supplies.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and initiate Basic Life Support when required.
• Coordinate with physicians, physiotherapists, healthcare assistants, laboratories, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Participate in clinical handovers, case discussions, audits, training programs, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable UAE healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Report incidents, medication errors, adverse events, complaints, and clinical risks through the appropriate reporting process.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid or eligible DHA Registered Nurse license/eligibility.
• Current BLS certification.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS will be an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in home healthcare, elderly care, medical-surgical nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills.
• Medication administration and patient monitoring.
• Wound care and basic nursing procedures.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Emergency response and patient safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently in a home healthcare environment.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

• Patient safety and quality of care.
• Compliance with clinical protocols and DHA requirements.
• Accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation.
• Patient and family satisfaction.
• Timely reporting and escalation of clinical concerns.
• Medication and infection-control compliance.
• Attendance and punctuality.
• Incident and complaint management.
• Contribution to patient retention and continuity of care.

Working Conditions

• Home visits across Dubai/UAE based on operational requirements.
• Shift-based duties may include mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• The employee may be required to provide short-term visits as well as long-term nursing assignments depending on patient requirements.

Work Location: In person