Registered Nurse - Mental Health Facility

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care within a detoxification and rehabilitation environment. The role involves assessing patient needs, monitoring withdrawal symptoms, administering medications, and supporting individuals throughout the detox and recovery process. The nurse plays a key role in maintaining a structured, therapeutic, and supportive environment that promotes patient safety, dignity, and wellbeing.

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon patient admission.
• Monitor patients for withdrawal symptoms and clinical changes.
• Record and track vital signs and patient observations regularly.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly to physicians or senior nurses.
• Update and maintain individualized patient care plans.

• Safely administer medications in accordance with physician orders.
• Monitor patients for medication reactions or side effects.
• Maintain accurate medication administration records.
• Ensure adherence to medication safety and controlled drug protocols.
• Participate in medication reconciliation during admission and discharge.

• Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms using approved clinical tools.
• Support medical detoxification protocols as directed by physicians.
• Provide clinical care to manage withdrawal-related complications.
• Ensure patient safety during acute withdrawal phases.
• Support patient stabilization prior to transition into rehabilitation programs.

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Report incidents, risks or adverse events in accordance with policy.
• Participate in safety audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of medical supplies and equipment.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate patient status effectively during shift handovers.
• Coordinate care with physicians, psychologists and therapists.
• Support patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Ensure confidentiality and secure handling of patient information.

• Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients.
• Encourage patient participation in treatment and recovery programs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions and training sessions.
• Contribute to maintaining a respectful and recovery-focused environment.

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience following qualification, as required under the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license or be eligible for licensure with DOH – Abu Dhabi.
• Experience in acute care, mental health, rehabilitation, detoxification or behavioral health settings is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in patient assessment, medication administration and clinical monitoring.
• Familiarity with withdrawal management protocols and patient stabilization in detox or rehabilitation environments is an advantage.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, psychologists and therapists.
• Strong understanding of infection control, patient safety standards and clinical documentation practices.
• Ability to work in shift-based clinical environments, including nights and weekends where required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSc Nursing) from an accredited and recognized institution.
• Qualification must meet the standards set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi under the Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR).
• Must be eligible for DOH licensure as a Registered Nurse in Abu Dhabi.