Staff Nurse-Emergency Room

Job Overview

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for its Emergency Room in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role involves providing critical, patient-centric care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of emergency medical services for serious and complex cases.

Company Overview

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), one of the UAE’s largest hospitals for serious and complex care, was established as part of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 to elevate healthcare services in the emirate. Offering care across 46 specialties and seven departments, SSMC is recognised as a regional centre of excellence for tertiary medical care, providing holistic care through transformational patient-centric journeys. This is supported by integrating best practices in personalised health care, state-of-the-art technology, as well as education and research facilities. SSMC combines the best of local excellence and international expertise creating a hybrid of the world’s greatest healthcare talent. With 672 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, SSMC serves the UAE as both a Stroke and Burn Centre of Excellence and the leading Trauma centre, in Abu Dhabi. Guided by our primary value of putting patients first through advanced, personalised care, SSMC remains committed to the evolving healthcare needs of the community today, tomorrow and the future.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and critical nursing care to emergency patients.
• Assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, and administer medications as prescribed.
• Collaborate with physicians and medical staff to develop and implement care plans.
• Manage and prioritize multiple patient cases in a high-pressure environment.
• Educate patients and their families on emergency procedures and follow-up care.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions and medical interventions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Emergency Room Staff Nurse, preferably in a fast-paced tertiary care setting.
• Valid nursing license in the UAE or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in one of the UAE’s largest and most advanced hospitals.
• Professional development and growth opportunities in a leading trauma and stroke center.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive international medical team environment.
• Contribution to elevating healthcare standards in Abu Dhabi.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and research facilities.