Staff Nurse – Cardiac ICU

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in the CICU.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and continuously monitor clinical status.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, blood products, and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and interpret ECGs, cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and other critical care indicators.
• Care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring devices, and advanced cardiac support.
• Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies, code blue situations, and patient deterioration.
• Assist physicians during bedside procedures and emergency interventions.
• Provide pre- and post-procedural care for cardiac interventions and surgeries.

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Follow medication safety protocols and patient identification procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Report incidents, adverse events, and clinical concerns according to organizational policies.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and recovery processes.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary rounds and clinical handovers.
• Support patient and family-centered care initiatives.

• Maintain current nursing knowledge and competencies in critical care and cardiac nursing.
• Attend mandatory training, continuing education programs, and competency assessments.
• Mentor and assist newly hired nurses and students as required.
• Participate in departmental audits, accreditation activities, and clinical improvement programs.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent recognized nursing qualification.

• 2-5 years of recent experience in a Cardiac ICU, ICU, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), or Critical Care setting.
• Experience in managing critically ill cardiac patients is highly preferred.
• Experience with ventilators, invasive monitoring, and advanced cardiac life support is desirable.

• Valid DOH License as Registered Nurse OR DOH Eligibility Letter (mandatory).
• Eligibility to practice nursing in Abu Dhabi in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) regulations.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (mandatory).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (mandatory).
• Critical Care Nursing certification (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of cardiac critical care nursing practices.
• Ability to recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and ECG interpretation.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.