Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

About the role

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Danat Al Emarat seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high‑quality, life‑saving care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. You will work in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients following clinical standards and protocols.
• Continuously monitor vital signs, neurological status, and overall condition, responding promptly to changes.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced life‑support interventions, including ventilation and cardiac monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Operate and manage specialized equipment such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and monitoring systems.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient progress.
• Support and educate families, offering clear communication and emotional reassurance.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and quality standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Valid RN license with the relevant UAE regulatory body (e.g., DOH/DHA/MOH).
• 2–3 years recent experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or comparable critical‑care setting.

Required skills

• Ventilator operation.
• Infusion pump management.
• Patient monitoring systems.
• Advanced life‑support techniques.
• Medication administration.
• IV therapy.
• Cardiac monitoring.