4 Child Life Specialists jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Provides direct and indirect age-specific care for assigned patients in the Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic per scheduled shifts. Responsible for professional performance and safe patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and care coordination for patients across the healthcare continuum involving families. Abides by the Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient Safety Goals, national and international standards.

General:

• Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process:
  • Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
  • Performs continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
  • Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.
  • Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
  • Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individual needs.
  • Revises the care plan as necessary.
  • Initiates appropriate transfer plan.
  • Recognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.
  • Documents all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.
  • Ensures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
  • Performs clerical duties when needed.
  • Assumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education (e.g. fire, safety, infection control and others).
  • Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.
• Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Performs safe handling and administrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.
• Ensures completion of unit competencies (i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergency department devices).
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.
• Completes yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic).
• Participates in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities (data collection, CQI teams, incident reporting, customer complaint reporting, medication error reporting etc.).
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Maintains mandatory educational requirements.
• Performs additional duties when required.

Unit Specific:

• Performs nursing interventions/procedures per established standards of care (Green Book) policy and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Provides emergency care to pediatric patients with suspected sepsis.
  • Administers oral medications to infants, toddlers, and older children.
  • Calculates fluid requirements for pediatric patients.
  • Performs a 12-lead ECG on pediatric patients.
  • Collects blood culture samples from pediatric patients.

Preceptor’s Responsibilities (when applicable):

• Completes the Preceptor workshop and meets the criteria indicators for the preceptor role on the unit.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the individualized competency-based orientation in collaboration with the orientee, nurse manager, and clinical resource nurse.
• Provides appropriate feedback on time to orientee and Nurse Manager.
• Provides objective documentation to the nurse manager utilizing the American Hospital Dubai's established standards of care (Competency List “Green Book and Blue Book”).

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
• Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
• For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book).
• Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles).
• Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
• Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - must be attained within 6 months of employment through the American Hospital Dubai's course.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification preferred

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in the Pediatric Urgent Care Nursing .
• Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness and developmental needs of patients.
• Skills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
• Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritizing care based on individual needs.

The Company

A prominent healthcare facility located in Abu Dhabi, this hospital is known for its comprehensive medical services, state-of-the-art technology, and highly skilled medical professionals. It offers a wide range of medical specialties and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and innovative treatment solutions.

• Valid DOH license to practice Pediatric Intensive Care.
• Board certification in Pediatrics with specialization in Critical Care.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing critically ill children in a PICU setting.

• Attractive Salary and Revenue

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Consultant/ Specialist Child Psychiatrist - Sakina - Al Ain

United Arab Emirates

This role involves conducting comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, providing medication management, and offering therapeutic support. You will work collaboratively with psychologists, therapists, pediatricians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated and holistic care.

Clinical Duties:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments for patients aged (e.g., 5-18), including diagnostic interviews, evaluation of developmental history, and review of medical and educational records.
• Develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities, including psychopharmacology, psychotherapy (individual, family, group), and other evidence-based interventions.
• Prescribe, administer, and manage psychotropic medications, carefully monitoring for efficacy, side effects, and patient adherence.
• Provide crisis intervention and management for patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress.
• Mantain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for each patient.
• Provide expert consultation to primary care physicians, pediatricians, school personnel, and community agencies regarding the mental health needs of children and adolescents.
• Educate patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and strategies for promoting mental wellness and resilience.
• Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, and departmental meetings.

Professional and Administrative Duties:

• Adhere to all medical, ethical, and legal standards of psychiatric practice.
• Engage in ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME) to stay current with the latest research, clinical developments, and best practices in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.

Experience & Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, such as ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
• Strong skills in psychopharmacology and various psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with young patients and their families.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized university.

Completion of Residency in Psychiatry and Fellowship/Subspecialty Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Board Certification in Psychiatry/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (e.g., MRCPsych, ABPN, CCT UK or equivalent).

Valid DOH License or eligibility to obtain one under the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience post-specialization in a similar role.

Proven expertise in trauma-informed care, developmental psychiatry, and psychopharmacology.

Experience working in culturally diverse environments is highly desirable.

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Fluent in English; Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

Al Ain Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Al Ain City, and was established over 45 years ago. With 402 beds, Al Ain Hospital provides specialized acute care, emergency medical care and the UAE's first acute Stroke Unit as part of its 35 medical departments. Al Ain Hospital has been accredited by Joint Commission International since 2010. The hospital serves as an academic medical centre, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at UAE University. Furthermore, the hospital also provides medical residency training programs for Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Behavioural Sciences.

• Job Identification 450
• Posting Date 09/01/2025, 09:38 AM
• Apply Before 11/30/2025, 09:38 AM
• Locations United Arab Emirates
• Business Unit SEHA BU
• Legal Employer Abu Dhabi Health Services .Co ( Psc )