Staff Nurse - Mental Health

**Job Description** **Patient Assessment:** * Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's current health status and medical history, including monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and any other changes in condition. * Complete and/or review admission data records and document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR). * Develop individualized care plans based on the patient's initial assessment, medical history, physician's orders, and physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors. * Document the patient's care, including nursing intervention, response to care received, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. **Patient Care Delivery:** * Communicate with the physician regarding the patient's needs, the nursing assessment results, and recommendations on a daily basis and as needed. * Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians. * Provide wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and other nursing procedures. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, social workers) to provide comprehensive care. * Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress. * Perform CPR, use defibrillators, and assist in other life\-saving procedures as necessary. * Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families. * Perform indirect patient care using established procedures, policies, and standards. * Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self\-care practices, and document the evidence and understanding of these instructions, including them in the medical record. * Provide timely and comprehensive shift change reports to the appropriate person. * Use and store patient care supplies and equipment efficiently, following proper procedures for obtaining, returning, cleaning, and disposing of them, enabling optimal use. * Use equipment correctly and safely according to product information, and maintain it clean at all times. * Provide discharge planning and instructions to ensure continuity of care after leaving the healthcare facility. * Adhere to all safety protocols, infection control practices, ethical guidelines, UAE regulations, and Dubai Health’s policies and procedures **Professional Development:** * Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing. * Participate in nursing conferences, workshops, and in\-service training. * Seek certifications in specialized areas of nursing, if applicable (e.g., Critical Care Nursing, Pediatric Nursing). * Any other assignments related to the nature of the job assigned by the management. **Qualifications** Bachelor in Nursing Certification of CPRB/BLS Preferable Master in Nursing License: Registered nurse from the Dubai Health Authority 2 years of experience in Registered Nurse **Required Nationality** All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National) **Monthly Salary** Unspecified **Schedule\-Time** Full time **Job Posting** 22/04/2026 **Unposting Date** 23/05/2026