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Job Description – ER - Registered Nurse
Job Title: Registered Nurse – ER
Department: Emergency Department
Reports To: ER Nurse Manager / Head Nurse / Director of Nursing
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening emergencies. The ER Nurse performs rapid patient assessments, provides emergency interventions, assists physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and ensures continuous patient monitoring in accordance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations, hospital policies, and international nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Perform rapid patient assessment and triage according to the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) or hospital triage protocols.
- Assess, monitor, and document patients' vital signs and clinical conditions.
- Deliver safe, competent, and compassionate nursing care to patients with medical, surgical, pediatric, and trauma emergencies.
- Administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and emergency treatments as prescribed.
- Initiate emergency nursing interventions based on patient condition and clinical protocols.
- Assist physicians during emergency procedures, including resuscitation, intubation, central line insertion, chest tube insertion, wound suturing, and fracture management.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly escalate concerns to the treating physician.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic tests, imaging, and emergency procedures.
Emergency & Critical Care Responsibilities
- Participate actively in Code Blue, trauma activations, and mass casualty incidents.
- Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) interventions within scope of practice.
- Assist in airway management and emergency resuscitation.
- Operate emergency equipment, including cardiac monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, suction devices, and oxygen delivery systems.
- Ensure emergency carts and equipment are fully stocked and operational.
Patient Care
- Deliver patient-centered care while maintaining dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during emergency situations.
- Ensure safe patient transfers within the hospital when required.
Documentation
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete nursing documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Record assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient responses.
- Complete incident reports and clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
Infection Prevention & Patient Safety
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, including standard and transmission-based precautions.
- Ensure compliance with medication safety, patient identification, and fall prevention protocols.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized emergency care environment.
- Report clinical incidents, medication errors, and safety concerns promptly.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Collaborate effectively with Emergency Physicians, Specialists, Respiratory Therapists, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, patient handovers, and emergency response teams.
- Support junior nursing staff and nursing students as assigned.
Quality & Professional Development
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and departmental meetings.
- Maintain competency through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
- Attend mandatory hospital training, including emergency preparedness, fire safety, and infection control.
- Maintain professional registration and certifications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent nursing qualification from a recognized institution.
- Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Registered Nurse License or DHA Eligibility Letter.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications are preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in an Emergency Department or Acute Care setting.
- Experience in trauma, critical care, or emergency nursing is highly preferred.
- Previous experience in a DHA-licensed healthcare facility is an advantage.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of emergency nursing principles and trauma care.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple critically ill patients.
- Proficiency in IV cannulation, ECG monitoring, medication administration, and emergency procedures.
- Familiarity with emergency equipment and patient monitoring systems.
- Competency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
- Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies
- Emergency Clinical Assessment
- Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
- Patient-Centered Care
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism and Ethical Practice
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Commitment to Quality and Patient Safety
Working Conditions
- Hospital Emergency Department with rotating shifts, including day, night, weekend, and public holiday duties.
- Participation in on-call duties as required.
- Exposure to emergency, trauma, and infectious disease cases.
- Compliance with infection prevention, occupational health, and hospital safety regulations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Compliance with emergency nursing protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Patient satisfaction and quality of care indicators.
- Accuracy and timeliness of nursing documentation.
- Medication administration accuracy.
- Response time to emergency situations.
- Compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards.
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives and mandatory training.
- Adherence to DHA regulations, hospital policies, and nursing standards.
