Practical Nurse – Radiology

About the role

We are seeking a Practical Nurse to join the radiology department at SKMC in Abu Dhabi. The role supports patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centred services in line with the organisation’s mission and the Abu Dhabi nursing standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to organisational policies and unit scope of service.
• Maintain a high standard of nursing care using evidence‑based guidelines and unit‑specific competencies.
• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, provide nursing care and assist with activities of daily living, including meal distribution and hygiene support.
• Act as a patient advocate, upholding dignity and rights at all times.
• Understand basic medication indications, recognise side effects and report them to the Registered Nurse.
• Communicate observations, care provided and any significant changes in patient condition promptly to the Registered Nurse.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with organisational policies.
• Document care accurately and use electronic medical records for information management.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver effective, patient‑centred care.
• Support new staff, nursing students and other team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient, family and organisational information.
• Assist with complaint management, administrative duties and ensure a safe, secure unit environment by reporting risks and incidents.

Required profile

• Understands and promotes the organisation’s mission, vision and values.
• Adheres to the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi.
• Responsible and accountable for personal actions.
• Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Basic knowledge of medication indications and side‑effects.
• Ability to report significant patient changes promptly.
• Commitment to patient dignity, rights and confidentiality.
• Willingness to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Readiness to support new staff and nursing students.
• Follows complaint management and risk reporting procedures.

Required skills

• Use of electronic medical records (EMR) systems