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Role Overview
Site Nurse at Nova International General Contracting, a UAE-based general contracting and construction company specializing in branded residences. The position is based on a major construction project in the Al-Jurf Area.
Company Overview
Nova International General Contracting is a newly established UAE-based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specializing in executing branded residences. The company is committed to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, with ambition to grow as a trusted partner and deliver landmark developments that shape the future of the UAE's built environment.
Role Purpose
To provide on-site medical care, respond to emergencies, and support occupational health requirements for a large, multi-national workforce. You will play a key role in ensuring workforce wellbeing, regulatory compliance, and timely medical response within a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
Medical & Emergency Care
- 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.
Occupational Health & Compliance
- 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.
Health Monitoring & Prevention
- 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.
- Coordinate pre-employment and periodic medical checks.
Reporting & Administration
- Maintain accurate medical logs and treatment documentation.
- Prepare monthly health reports for Project Management and HSE teams.
- Track medical inventory and ensure adequate stock levels.
- Liaise with local hospitals and medical service providers.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
- Valid Nursing License from the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) — mandatory.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — mandatory.
- ACLS certification — preferred.
- 8–10 years of nursing experience.
- Minimum 3–5 years in construction, industrial, oil and gas, or remote site environments.
- Experience managing workplace injuries and emergency response.
- Experience working with a multinational workforce.
Skills & Competencies
- 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, or Arabic — an advantage.
- High professionalism and confidentiality.
Additional Information
- Full-time on active construction site.
- 6-day working week.
- Outdoor exposure and high temperatures.
- May require emergency response outside normal working hours.
- Nova International General Contracting is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.
- Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements, without unlawful discrimination, and in accordance with applicable UAE labor and employment laws.
- All hiring and employment is subject to compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including those relating to work permits and residency visas, where applicable.