Overview

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.

Scope of Nursing Services

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

Specialized Nursing Services & Functions

The nursing department delivers advanced and specialized nursing care in multiple clinical areas, including:

  1. Perioperative nursing support for adult and pediatric cardiothoracic surgeries

  2. Specialized postoperative care following cardiothoracic and GIT surgeries

  3. Burn critical care nursing and wound management

  4. Emergency and trauma nursing services

  5. Advanced critical care nursing for mechanically ventilated and critically ill patients

  6. Cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology nursing support

  7. Diabetes education and outpatient chronic disease support

  8. Tissue viability assessment, pressure injury prevention, and complex wound care

  9. Sterilization and infection prevention management through CSSD services

  10. Patient and family education across inpatient and outpatient settings

  11. Code blue response and emergency preparedness support

  12. Multidisciplinary discharge planning and continuity of care

What We Manage & Support

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, Training & Professional Development

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.

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