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Registered Nurse:
Intensive Care Unit

Government Hospital Abu Dhabi, UAE Full-Time

About this role

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for an Intensive Care Unit position located in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing high acuity patients with complex medical needs, including those requiring advanced life support and continuous monitoring.

The facility provides a sophisticated clinical environment that emphasizes evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. This opportunity allows a professional to work within a high-standard healthcare setting regulated by the Department of Health.

Key responsibilities

  • The nurse will manage patients presenting with severe respiratory failure, septic shock, multi-organ dysfunction, and traumatic brain injuries.
  • The role involves performing advanced procedures such as arterial line insertion, ventilator management, and tracheostomy care.
  • The successful candidate will develop and implement complex care pathways for critically ill patients.
  • The professional will collaborate closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • The position includes mentoring junior nursing staff and nursing students within the intensive care unit.
  • The nurse will provide essential education to families regarding critical illness progression and end-of-life care considerations.
  • The individual will participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance unit safety protocols.

Requirements

  • BSN or equivalent nursing degree
  • Minimum 2+ years post-qualification experience
  • BLS certification
UAE licensing pathway
  • NCLEX or equivalent licensing exam passer preferred
  • Department of Health professional license (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Department of Health Qualifying Exam
  • DataFlow verification (Primary Source Verification), required for all non-GCC applicants
Health Bridge guides you end-to-end after the free assessment.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly resilient clinician who thrives in high-pressure, critical care environments. They must possess exceptional clinical judgment and a meticulous approach to patient monitoring and intervention.

What the facility offers

Competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits, Annual flight allowance and relocation support, Private health insurance, Accommodation allowance or provided housing, Paid annual leave and public holidays, Professional development, CME support, and career advancement.

Benefits may vary by facility and are subject to final contract terms.

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We handle your end-to-end UAE licensing: DataFlow PSV, exam booking, authority submission, and licence issuance. Our service fee is split between an upfront licensing phase and a placement phase. You only pay the placement fee once you've signed a contract with an employer.
No. Over 90% of our candidates start the process from overseas. We coordinate everything remotely, from documents and exam scheduling to interviews, until you're ready to travel for employment.
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After email verification, you'll complete your Application Profile with CV upload and basic details. A dedicated Health Bridge consultant will review your profile and contact you via WhatsApp to discuss next steps.