Nursing Performance Excellence Specialist

Abu Dhabi Health Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UAE is seeking a Nursing Performance Excellence Specialist to ensure high nursing practice standards. Responsibilities include developing quality systems, monitoring performance metrics, and leading accreditation initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in nursing, have at least five years of clinical experience, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers a full-time schedule in Abu Dhabi within a leading healthcare setting that emphasizes excellence and safety in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience + 1 year in nursing performance/practice role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and English (Arabic preferred) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor governance systems for nursing policies and patient safety.
• Track nursing KPIs and conduct audits on safety event trends.
• Oversee quality initiatives like Shared Governance and Nursing Quality Committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

Arabic (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master's in quality management

Tools

Quality management tools

Job description

Nursing Performance Excellence Specialist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

Responsible of assisting, implementation and leading the development of effective nursing practice systems and processes to ensure that Nursing professional practice standards through SEHA HCFs meet internationally recognized best practice standards.

The Nursing Performance & Excellence (NPE) specialist is expected to provide subject matter expertise, Facilitate, lead and oversee all Nursing departmental tasks / activities related to quality, safety and governance systems and processes and provide the essential support to the organization to plan and achieve their strategic plan.

Key areas of responsibility include but not limited to nursing related quality and patient safety standards of performance (Clinical Performance/Practice & Accreditations), Excellence Programs or Initiatives, Professional Leadership, and Evidence Based Practice, Research and Education.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Quality & Safety: Develop and monitor governance systems, nursing policies, clinical guidelines, and patient safety standards.


• Performance Monitoring: Track and report nursing KPIs (JAWDA/SEHA, NDNQI), conduct audits, and analyze safety event trends.


• Accreditations & Certifications: Support JCIA, Magnet, Pathway to Excellence, and other international recognition programs.


• Excellence Programs: Oversee initiatives like Shared Governance, Nursing Quality Committees, and awards.


• Education & Development: Identify training needs, create educational programs, and promote evidence-based practice.


• Data & Reporting: Prepare quarterly nursing practice reports, maintain dashboards, and ensure confidentiality.


• Collaboration: Liaise with clinical leadership and other departments to enhance nursing quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Required:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing
  
  
  • Minimum 5 years clinical experience + 1 year in nursing performance/practice role
  
  
  
  


• Desired:
  
  
  
  • Master’s in quality management
  
  
  • Certifications (CPHQ, CMQ, EFQM, Lean Six Sigma)
  
  
  • Experience in JCIA preparation, quality improvement committees
  
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills


• Proficiency in MS Office and English (Arabic preferred)


• Knowledge of quality management tools, clinical performance monitoring, and regulatory standards

About Us

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.

About the Team

SEHA is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE and owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA was established to provide UAE residents, citizens, and tourists with integrated, outstanding healthcare services following the highest international quality and safety standards. SEHA is a key player in Abu Dhabi’s wider healthcare sector reform and is responsible for public healthcare facilities as it aims to make its public healthcare delivery comparable to the finest healthcare systems in the world.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2279


• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 10:20 AM


• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree


• Job Schedule Full time


• Working Type Regular


• Locations SEHA, Abu Dhabi, AE Al Bateen Street, Abu Dhabi, AE


• Business Unit SEHA BU


• Legal Employer Abu Dhabi Health Services .Co ( Psc )