An experienced HR professional would describe this as a full on site Registered Nurse role at NMC Healthcare in Abu Dhabi that blends emergency care, occupational health, and clinic management. You will deliver immediate first aid, triage and stabilize, activate EMS when needed, and administer medications within scope, while ensuring DOH and OSHAD compliance. You’ll conduct health assessments, support health surveillance, manage the on site clinic, maintain confidential records, and participate in incident investigations and infection control. Requirements include a BSN, at least two years in clinical practice including the emergency department, a valid DOH RN license, and BLS. Fluent English is essential Arabic is a plus. Tips: tailor your CV to emphasize emergency response, regulatory compliance, EMR use, and cross department collaboration; quantify outcomes and attach licenses and BLS card; show willingness to work onsite in Abu Dhabi and to support audits.
1. Emergency Care and First Aid
• Provide immediate first aid and emergency nursing care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Perform triage and stabilize employees until transfer to an appropriate healthcare facility when required.
• Activate emergency medical services and coordinate ambulance transfer when necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments within the scope of nursing practice.
• Participate in site emergency response activities and mass casualty management procedures.
• Maintain readiness of emergency equipment, including AED, oxygen cylinder, suction unit, emergency medications, and first aid supplies.
2. Occupational Health Services
• Deliver occupational health services in accordance with DOH regulations and OSHAD requirements.
• Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and return-to-work health assessments
• Assist with health surveillance programs for employees exposed to occupational hazards.
• Support fitness-for-duty evaluations and work restriction programs.
• Participate in heat stress prevention and worker wellness programs.
3. First Aid Clinic Management
• Manage the daily operation of the on-site clinic and ensure compliance with DOH requirements.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness, infection prevention, and environmental safety standards.
• Ensure availability and proper storage of medications and medical consumables.
• Conduct routine checks and preventive maintenance of medical equipment.
• Maintain inventory and arrange timely replenishment of medical supplies and medications.
4. Documentation and Record Management
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and secure employee medical records in accordance with DOH standards and applicable privacy regulations.
• Document all consultations, treatments, incidents, and referrals.
• Maintain records of occupational injuries, illnesses, lost-time injuries, and first aid cases.
• Prepare monthly reports on clinic utilization and occupational health indicators.
• Maintain records required for regulatory inspections and audits.
5. Incident Reporting and Investigation
• Participate in reporting and investigation of occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Assist HSE personnel in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain records of near misses, first aid cases, medical treatment injuries, restricted work cases, and lost-time injuries.
• Provide medical input during incident investigations.
6. Infection Prevention and Control
• Implement infection prevention and control measures within the clinic.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste in accordance with DOH requirements.
• Maintain sterilization and disinfection procedures.
• Monitor compliance with hand hygiene and standard precautions.
7. Compliance with DOH and OSHAD Requirements
• Practice within the scope defined by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
• Maintain a valid DOH Registered Nurse license.
• Ensure compliance with OSHAD-SF requirements and company HSE procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments and occupational health hazard identification.
• Support emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in accordance with DOH regulations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE Federal Laws and DOH standards.
1. Emergency Care and First Aid
• Provide immediate first aid and emergency nursing care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Perform triage and stabilize employees until transfer to an appropriate healthcare facility when required.
• Activate emergency medical services and coordinate ambulance transfer when necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments within the scope of nursing practice.
• Participate in site emergency response activities and mass casualty management procedures.
• Maintain readiness of emergency equipment, including AED, oxygen cylinder, suction unit, emergency medications, and first aid supplies.
2. Occupational Health Services
• Deliver occupational health services in accordance with DOH regulations and OSHAD requirements.
• Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and return-to-work health assessments
• Assist with health surveillance programs for employees exposed to occupational hazards.
• Support fitness-for-duty evaluations and work restriction programs.
• Participate in heat stress prevention and worker wellness programs.
3. First Aid Clinic Management
• Manage the daily operation of the on-site clinic and ensure compliance with DOH requirements.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness, infection prevention, and environmental safety standards.
• Ensure availability and proper storage of medications and medical consumables.
• Conduct routine checks and preventive maintenance of medical equipment.
• Maintain inventory and arrange timely replenishment of medical supplies and medications.
4. Documentation and Record Management
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and secure employee medical records in accordance with DOH standards and applicable privacy regulations.
• Document all consultations, treatments, incidents, and referrals.
• Maintain records of occupational injuries, illnesses, lost-time injuries, and first aid cases.
• Prepare monthly reports on clinic utilization and occupational health indicators.
• Maintain records required for regulatory inspections and audits.
5. Incident Reporting and Investigation
• Participate in reporting and investigation of occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Assist HSE personnel in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain records of near misses, first aid cases, medical treatment injuries, restricted work cases, and lost-time injuries.
• Provide medical input during incident investigations.
6. Infection Prevention and Control
• Implement infection prevention and control measures within the clinic.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste in accordance with DOH requirements.
• Maintain sterilization and disinfection procedures.
• Monitor compliance with hand hygiene and standard precautions.
7. Compliance with DOH and OSHAD Requirements
• Practice within the scope defined by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
• Maintain a valid DOH Registered Nurse license.
• Ensure compliance with OSHAD-SF requirements and company HSE procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments and occupational health hazard identification.
• Support emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in accordance with DOH regulations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE Federal Laws and DOH standards.
Minimum Qualification & Experiences
Essential: the post holder must
• Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution in their home country.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, including recent assignment within an hospital.
• Have an appropriate license to work as a registered nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority with all the qualifications and experience these mandates.
• Minimum of 02 years work experience in Emergency Department.
• Manage their own professional re-licensure.
• Hold a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.
• Be willing to work across departments when necessary.
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
DESIRABLE: The post holder should have:
• Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team.
• Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation.
• Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic