Summary
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman is seeking a Staff Nurse – Dialysis to provide evidence-based care to renal patients across dialysis modalities. Duties include operating and monitoring dialysis equipment, assessing patients, administering medications, managing vascular access, educating patients and families, and maintaining safety and clinical records. Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, a valid nursing license or eligibility, at least two years of dialysis experience, and valid BLS and ACLS certifications. The position is in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
The posting
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Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman is seeking a competent and dedicated Staff Nurse – Dialysis to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to renal patients across dialysis modalities in a safe and patient-centered environment.
Responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Demonstrate competency in Renal Replacement Therapies, including Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Plasmapheresis
- Prepare, operate, and monitor dialysis machines, ensuring all safety checks and infection control standards are met
- Conduct pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis patient assessments, including vital signs, vascular access, and laboratory review
- Monitor patients for dialysis-related complications and manage them in accordance with unit protocols
- Administer medications safely and maintain accurate documentation
- Perform aseptic cannulation of vascular access and catheter site care
- Assist during dialysis catheter insertion and manage blood and blood product transfusions
- Educate patients and families on dialysis care, including peritoneal dialysis training and pre-dialysis education
- Prepare patients for kidney transplant workup and referrals
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to hospital policies, patient safety, infection control, fire & safety, and OSH standards
- Maintain dialysis consumables, medication stock, crash carts, and inventory checklists
- Report incidents, near misses, and patient concerns promptly and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records and handovers using SBAR communication
Professional & Educational Responsibilities
- Participate in mandatory training, unit-based competencies, and continuous nursing education
- Maintain required CME points as per licensing authority
- Support orientation, training, and mentorship of new staff and students
- Demonstrate ethical practice, confidentiality, professionalism, and teamwork
- Support SKMCA’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Valid Nursing License (MOHAP / DHA / DOH or eligibility)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Dialysis
- Valid BLS & ACLS certifications
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment and patient-care skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Good English communication skills (Arabic is an advantage)
- Professional maturity, flexibility, and commitment to quality care