Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

Desired Candidate Profile

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