Operating Room Nurse - UK/ Europe Based Candidate

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hospital in Dubai is seeking experienced Operating Room Nurses to join their surgical team. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, a minimum of 2 years in an acute hospital setting, and a current DHA licence. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills, adapting well to a multicultural environment. The hospital offers a modern surgical theatre environment, focusing on high-quality perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in the Operating Room within an acute hospital setting.
• Current or eligible DHA licence (Dubai Health Authority).
• BLS certification required; ACLS and/or PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe, and effective perioperative nursing care across various surgical specialties.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the operating room before, during, and after surgery.
• Ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile, organized, and accounted for.
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative phases, ensuring comfort, safety, and optimal recovery.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to adapt in a multicultural environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognised Western institution

Job description

A leading international hospital in Dubai is looking for experienced and dedicated Operating Room Nurses, preferably Western‑trained, to join its advanced surgical team. This is an exciting opportunity for nurses who are passionate about perioperative care and are seeking to work in a modern, multidisciplinary operating theatre environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, safe, and effective perioperative nursing care across various surgical specialties.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the operating room before, during, and after surgery.
• Ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile, organized, and accounted for.
• Function efficiently as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, or in recovery, depending on assignment and shift.
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative phases, ensuring comfort, safety, and optimal recovery.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the wider surgical team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support infection control measures and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the OR.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognised Western institution (e.g., UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in the Operating Room within an acute hospital setting.
• Current or eligible DHA licence (Dubai Health Authority).
• BLS certification required; ACLS and/or PALS preferred.
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques, surgical safety protocols, and OR best practices.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt in a multicultural environment and work effectively under pressure.
• Willing to work in Dubai.