Nurse Unit Manager Maternity (Postnatal & OBGyn Ward)

Mediclinic Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Group is seeking a Nursing Team Leader for its Abu Dhabi Hospital. The role involves leading a nursing team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and fostering positive patient experiences. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Midwifery, with 3-5 years of senior maternity nursing experience in a private hospital preferred. Additional qualifications like a Master’s degree or Lactation Consultant certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years senior maternity/postnatal nursing experience in a private hospital.
• 5-10 years senior maternity/postnatal nursing experience desired.
• Lactation Consultant certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team to ensure patient-centric care.
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards and evidence-based practices.
• Manage clinical and non-clinical resources efficiently.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Presentation Skills

UAE Labour Law

Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications

Cost management principles

Quality management and governance standards

Risk management principles

Stock control principles and management

Workforce planning and scheduling

Education

Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Midwifery

Master of Science in Nursing

IBLC certification/Lactation Consultant qualification

Job description

Closing date: 03/05/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Elgera Guadalquiver

Reference number: 69469

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead and manage the nursing team in the provision of patient-centric and evidence based nursing care operational efficiency and positive patient experiences

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team
• To ensure evidence based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards
• To ensure positive patient experiences by developing employees and creating an environment that enables team engagement
• To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost efficient and effective manner to enhance safe patient care
• To monitor and manage compliance with legislative regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Facilitate lead and sustain the hospitals BFHI accreditation programme

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential: Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognised/accredited Nursing Institute

Desired: Master of Science in Nursing or related Healthcare field

Desired: IBLC certification/Lactation Consultant qualification

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential: At least 3-5 years senior maternity/postnatal nursing experience preferably in a private hospital

Desired: 5-10 years senior maternity/postnatal nursing experience

Desired: Lactation Consultant

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrate the ability to implement all five (5) stages of the Scientific Nursing Process (assessment planning nursing diagnosis implementation and evaluation)
• Presentation Skills
• UAE Labour Law
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Cost management principles
• Demonstrate Nursing functional competence (Nursing practice)
• Demonstrate the ability to manage meetings effectively
• Quality management and governance standards and best practice
• Risk management principles systems and best practice
• Skilled in the demonstration and assessment of all relevant clinical procedures
• Stock control principles and management
• UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements
• Workforce planning and scheduling

All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program.