Nurse - Airways Medical Centre

To provide nursing support to Etihad Airways Medical Centre (EAMC) for the General, Aviation and Occupational Health Department(s).

• The registered nurse supports the Physician in the performance of medical fitness examinations for aviation and occupational pre-employment, Initial and renewal medicals and for general consultations as per regulators standard policies and procedures by conducting e.g. vital signs, vision test, ECG, audiogram, tympanometry, spirometry, height and weight, BMI, vaccinations etc.
• To prepare and maintain patient medical records with confidentiality as per EAMC, General Civil Aviation Authority UAE (GCAA), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), Occupational Safety and Health Abu Dhabi (OSHAD) and other regulators; ensure that flight crew and cabin crew medical examination records are complete with vaccination profile, sickness reports and alcohol and drugs check records.
• To ensure all medical equipment is calibrated and maintained in good working order prior to its use, immediately report equipment malfunction to the Nurse Manager and remove from use until repaired by biomedical engineers.
• Maintain aseptic standards and general cleanliness of the EAMC in accordance with EAMC policy and infection control best practice and report any breaches in policy to Infection Control team.
• To carry out daily/weekly/monthly checks on the various medical supplies required to ensure sufficiency and for the safe functioning of the Medical Centre e.g. the supplies of emergency drugs, emergency crash cart, and other medical supplies.
• To support EAMC programs such as health education lectures, forums, events, campaigns, etc. and participate as necessary.
• To maintain current records of competency in all nursing procedures carried out and develop and review nursing policies and procedures in accordance with DOH, GCAA, OSHAD and best practice standards.
• Report any occurrences or variances (OVR/Incident Report) during duty hours.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with BSN / Diploma in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as registered nurse with UAE DOH / DHA License in a large hospital or medical centre. Occupational & Aviation Nursing experience would be an advantage
• Registered as emergency First responder with valid BLS certificate
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in chronic disease management services
• Knowledge of aeromedical policies and procedures as per DOH, OSHAD, and GCAA regulations
• Customer service and results focused Interpersonal skills
• Communication, problem solving & decision-making skills
• Compliance with safety & standards, Operation of equipment & technology
• Fluency in English, computer literacy

This is an on-site based position at our Medical Centre in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.