Summary
PureHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Intensive Care Unit in Abu Dhabi. The role involves caring for critically ill cardiac patients, monitoring cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status, administering treatments, and responding to emergencies using ACLS protocols. Applicants need a current Registered Nurse license and at least 2 years of recent experience in a cardiac or critical care setting, with current BLS and ACLS certifications. A valid DOH, DHA, or MOH license or eligibility is preferred, and cardiac nursing certification is an advantage.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in accordance with hospital policies and international best practices.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor clinical status, identifying and responding promptly to any deterioration.
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and invasive monitoring devices.
- Care for patients with conditions including:
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Heart Failure
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Life-threatening Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Arrest
- Post Cardiac Catheterization complications
- Manage patients receiving advanced cardiovascular therapies such as:
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Arterial Lines
- Central Venous Catheters
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- ECMO (where applicable)
- Impella devices (where applicable)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) when required
- Administer medications, vasoactive infusions, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and blood products safely and accurately.
- Recognize and respond effectively during medical emergencies, including Code Blue situations, utilizing ACLS protocols.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, cardiac surgeons, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans, disease management, medications, discharge planning, and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in unit-based education, competency assessments, audits, and continuous professional development activities.
- Mentor junior nurses and support students or newly hired staff during orientation when required.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse license.
- Valid DOH, DHA, or MOH license/eligibility (for UAE positions) is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a Cardiac ICU (CICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU), or Critical Care setting.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.
- CCRN or Cardiac Nursing certification is an advantage.