Clinical Nursing Services at Al Nas Hospital provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across all hospital departments and clinical specialties. With a workforce of approximately 600 nurses delivering care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the nursing team plays a central role in supporting advanced surgical, critical care, emergency, outpatient, and interventional services throughout the hospital.
Nursing services are built on a culture of compassion, safety, professional excellence, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The department supports highly specialized programs including cardiothoracic surgeries, gastrointestinal surgeries, burn management, cardiac interventions, and critical care services for both pediatric and adult patients.
Through continuous education, evidence-based practice, and commitment to patient safety, Clinical Nursing Services contribute significantly to Al Nas Hospital’s mission of delivering high-quality healthcare.
Clinical Nursing Services oversee and coordinate nursing care across inpatient, outpatient, procedural, perioperative, and critical care areas. Nursing teams provide specialized care for complex medical and surgical patients, while maintaining high standards of infection prevention, medication safety, patient education, and clinical quality.
The department supports patients throughout the full continuum of care, from emergency assessment and surgical preparation to postoperative recovery, rehabilitation, discharge planning, and outpatient follow-up.
Nursing Structure and Specialized Areas
Clinical Nursing Services include specialized nursing teams and units across the hospital, including:
Adult Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
Pediatric Intensive Care Units
Cardiac Care Units (CCU)
Emergency Department Nursing
Operating Room (OR) Nursing
Burn ICU and Burn Inpatient Nursing
Burn Operating Room Nursing
Gastrointestinal (GIT) Surgical Nursing
Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing
Inpatient Nursing Units
Outpatient Clinics
Diabetes Clinic Nursing
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nursing
Tissue Viability and Wound Care Team
Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD)
Nursing Education and Training Services
The nursing department delivers advanced and specialized nursing care in multiple clinical areas, including:
Perioperative nursing support for adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgeries
Specialized postoperative care following cardiothoracic and GIT surgeries
Burn critical care nursing and wound management
Emergency and trauma nursing services
Advanced critical care nursing for mechanically ventilated and critically ill patients
Cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology nursing support
Diabetes education and outpatient chronic disease support
Tissue viability assessment, pressure injury prevention, and complex wound care
Sterilization and infection prevention management through CSSD services
Patient and family education across inpatient and outpatient settings
Code blue response and emergency preparedness support
Multidisciplinary discharge planning and continuity of care
Clinical Nursing Services support the care of patients requiring:
Adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgeries
Gastrointestinal and complex surgical procedures
Burn critical care and burn rehabilitation
Emergency and trauma care
Acute and chronic cardiac conditions
Interventional cardiac procedures and catheterization care
Diabetes management and patient education
Critical care monitoring and postoperative recovery
Complex wound and pressure injury management
Education and professional development are fundamental pillars within Clinical Nursing Services. The department maintains a strong educational infrastructure focused on clinical competency, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practice.
Key educational initiatives include:
Comprehensive orientation and competency programs
Continuous nursing education and clinical training
Leadership development programs
Specialized critical care and perioperative training
Regular mock codes and emergency response simulations
Clinical instruction and bedside coaching
Continuing education activities and workshops
Support for professional certifications and career development
The department also includes an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Center, supporting staff competency in resuscitation and emergency response skills.