ob 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

• 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)
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• 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

Employment Type

• Full-time

Company Industry

• MedicalHealthcareDiagnosticsMedical Devices

Department / Functional Area

• DoctorNurseParamedicsHospital TechniciansMedical Research
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