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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting seeks an experienced Site Nurse for a major construction project in Abu Dhabi. You will provide on-site medical care, respond to emergencies, and support occupational health for a multinational workforce.
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Responsibilities
- Provide first aid and primary healthcare to site personnel
- Respond to workplace injuries and medical emergencies
- Stabilize patients and coordinate ambulance or hospital transfers
- Conduct basic health assessments and monitor workers with chronic conditions
- Maintain medical records in line with UAE regulations
- Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi OSHAD / ADOSH requirements
- Support health related incident investigations
- Deliver awareness sessions on heat stress, dehydration, fatigue
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Valid Nursing License (DOH – Department of Health Abu Dhabi preferred)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (mandatory)
- 8–10 years of nursing experience
- Minimum 3–5 years in construction, industrial, oil & gas, or remote site environments
- Strong communication skills (English required)
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Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Site Nurse to support a major construction project in Abu Dhabi.
- Provide on site medical care, respond to emergencies, and support occupational health requirements for a large, multi national workforce.
- Play a key role in ensuring workforce wellbeing, regulatory compliance, and timely medical response within a fast paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first aid and primary healthcare to site personnel.
- Respond to workplace injuries and medical emergencies.
- Stabilize patients and coordinate ambulance or hospital transfers.
- Maintain emergency medical equipment and first aid stations.
- Conduct basic health assessments and monitor workers with chronic conditions.
- Maintain medical records in line with UAE regulations.
- Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi OSHAD / ADOSH requirements.
- Support health related incident investigations.
- Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and welfare facilities on site.
- Perform routine vital checks and health surveillance.
- Support vaccination campaigns and heat stress monitoring.
- Deliver awareness sessions on heat stress, dehydration, fatigue, and related topics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
- Valid Nursing License (DOH – Department of Health Abu Dhabi preferred).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (mandatory).
- ACLS certification (preferred).
- 8–10 years of nursing experience.
- Minimum 3–5 years in construction, industrial, oil & gas, or remote site environments.
- Experience managing workplace injuries and emergency response.
- Experience working with a multinational workforce.
- Strong understanding of occupational health practices.
- Familiarity with OSHAD / ADOSH standards.
- Ability to work independently in remote or high risk environments.
- Strong communication skills (English required; Hindi/Urdu/Arabic an advantage).
Working Conditions
- Full time on active construction site.
- 6 day working week.
- Outdoor exposure and high temperatures.
- May require emergency response outside normal working hours.
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