Registered Nurse ( Western Trained) - Mental Health Facility

Job Summary

Seeking Western-trained Registered Nurses to join a new world-class Mental Health facility in Abu Dhabi delivering exceptional care in mental health addiction recovery and wellness. If you are passionate about compassionate evidence-based care and want to help shape a new standard in healthcare this is for you.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe high-quality and 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.

• Patient Assessment:
  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.
• Medication Management:
  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.
• Detox Withdrawal Management:
  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.
• Patient Safety Infection Control:
  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.
• Documentation Clinical Coordination:
  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.
• Therapeutic Support Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  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.