Dubai - Lead Nurse – OPD

PE Global International; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global International seeks a Lead Nurse for the OPD Institute in Dubai to provide clinical leadership and oversee outpatient nursing operations, ensuring patient flow and service quality.

Ideal candidates have a BSc Nursing, 7+ years’ experience, DHA license, and Cerner EMR experience, with strong English; Arabic is a plus. Join a high-standard healthcare environment focused on safe, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BSc Nursing or equivalent - essential.
• Minimum 7 years' post-registration clinical nursing experience.
• At least 2 years in a senior nursing role, preferably within OPD, ambulatory care or a clinical institute.
• Proven experience in clinical leadership, team management and quality improvement.
• Strong knowledge of DHA and JCI/JCIA standards.
• Current DHA nursing licence or eligibility for DHA registration.
• Electronic medical records experience; CERNER desirable.
• Relevant resuscitation certification and ongoing CPD.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and professional leadership across the OPD.
• Oversee daily nursing operations, clinic readiness, patient flow and staff deployment.
• Support complex clinical assessments and nursing decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations and JCI/JCIA standards.
• Lead clinical audits, quality improvement and clinical risk initiatives.
• Support the development of clinical protocols, care pathways and SOPs.
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursing team.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management and staff development.
• Monitor patient experience, complaints and clinical incidents.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and CERNER EMR compliance.
• Manage nursing resources, equipment and consumables effectively.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Quality improvement

EMR experience

CPD (Continuing education)

Education

BSc Nursing (or equivalent)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

LEAD NURSE - OPD INSTITUTE | DUBAI

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department: Outpatient Department (OPD)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Nurse - OPD Institute to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight across outpatient services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Senior/Lead Nurse to join a leading healthcare environment and contribute to safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.

Ready for your next career move in Dubai?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visible clinical and professional leadership across the OPD.
• Oversee daily nursing operations, clinic readiness, patient flow and staff deployment.
• Support complex clinical assessments and nursing decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations and JCI/JCIA standards.
• Lead clinical audits, quality improvement and clinical risk initiatives.
• Support the development of clinical protocols, care pathways and SOPs.
• Lead, motivate and develop the nursing team.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management and staff development.
• Monitor patient experience, complaints and clinical incidents.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and CERNER EMR compliance.
• Manage nursing resources, equipment and consumables effectively.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• BSc Nursing or equivalent - essential
• Minimum 7 years' post-registration clinical nursing experience.
• At least 2 years in a senior nursing role, preferably within OPD, ambulatory care or a clinical institute.
• Proven experience in clinical leadership, team management and quality improvement.
• Strong knowledge of DHA and JCI/JCIA standards.
• Current DHA nursing licence or eligibility for DHA registration.
• Electronic medical records experience; CERNER desirable.
• Relevant resuscitation certification and ongoing CPD.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is advantageous.