Operating Theatre Nurse - Dubai

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Health in Dubai is seeking an Operating Theatre Nurse to deliver high-quality perioperative care, support surgeons and maintaining sterile theatre environments. You will perform scrub and circulating duties, prepare the operating room and coordinate with the team for efficient surgical flow.

The role requires a DHA license or eligibility, current BLS certification, and at least two years of operating theatre experience in a hospital or surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required and DHA licensure or eligibility mandatory.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification mandatory; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum two years of Operating Theatre nursing experience in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulating nursing during surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms and arrange sterile instruments and equipment.
• Ensure sterility, infection prevention and accurate intraoperative documentation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists and multidisciplinary teams for safe perioperative care.

Skills

Operating theatre nursing

Perioperative patient care

Scrub nursing

Circulating nursing

Infection prevention

Patient safety

Surgical assistance

Clinical documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

DHA Registered Nurse licence or DHA Eligibility Letter

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Job description

Job Snapshot

Operating Theatre Nurse - Dubai

Role: Operating Theatre Nurse

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Healthcare

Function: Medical-Healthcare

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Job Requisition ID: 179917

Job Type: Full-time

Quick Summary Al-Futtaim Health is hiring an Operating Theatre Nurse for HealthHub Dubai Festival City. This clinical nursing position focuses on safe perioperative care, surgical assistance, infection prevention, and effective operating theatre coordination.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Healthcare Function: Medical-Healthcare Salary: 8000-12000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate Preferred Location: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview The Operating Theatre Nurse position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The nurse will support surgeons, anesthetists, and multidisciplinary clinical teams while protecting patient safety and maintaining efficient theatre operations. The successful candidate will undertake scrub and circulating nursing responsibilities, prepare operating rooms, assess patients, maintain sterile conditions, and monitor clinical status throughout the perioperative journey. This role requires a valid DHA Registered Nurse licence or DHA Eligibility Letter, current BLS certification, and at least two years of operating theatre experience.

What You 'll Do

• Operating Theatre Preparation
• Prepare operating rooms before scheduled and emergency surgical procedures.
• Verify that theatre equipment, surgical instruments, consumables, and supplies are available and functional.
• Arrange sterile instrument sets according to the planned procedure and surgeon requirements.
• Verify that medical devices have completed the required safety and operational checks.
• Ensure theatre surfaces and clinical areas meet infection-prevention standards.
• Coordinate with sterile services regarding instrument availability, processing, and replacement.
• Check emergency equipment and support readiness for unexpected clinical events.
• Report damaged, missing, or unsafe equipment to the appropriate department.
• Help maintain an organised theatre schedule and minimise avoidable surgical delays.

• Perioperative Patient Care
• Conduct nursing assessments before patients enter the operating theatre.
• Review relevant clinical records, consent documentation, allergies, and preoperative instructions.
• Confirm patient identity, planned procedure, and surgical site according to approved safety protocols.
• Prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery.
• Provide clear explanations and reassurance within the nurse 's authorised clinical scope.
• Protect patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and cultural preferences.
• Position patients safely to support the procedure and prevent pressure-related injury.
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative period and report changes promptly.
• Support safe transfer to recovery or another designated clinical area after surgery.
• Deliver complete and accurate handovers to recovery-room and ward nursing teams.

• Scrub and Circulating Nursing
• Perform scrub-nurse responsibilities during surgical procedures.
• Prepare sterile tables and organise instruments in the required sequence.
• Pass instruments, sutures, swabs, and other sterile items safely to the surgical team.
• Anticipate procedural requirements and respond efficiently to surgeon requests.
• Perform circulating-nurse duties while maintaining communication between sterile and non-sterile areas.
• Obtain additional instruments, equipment, medications, or supplies when required.
• Assist surgeons and anesthetists in accordance with approved policies and professional scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate counts of instruments, needles, swabs, and other accountable items.
• Report count discrepancies immediately and follow the required escalation procedure.
• Support different surgical specialties according to competence, training, and theatre requirements.

• Sterility and Infection Prevention
• Establish and protect the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Apply aseptic techniques when handling instruments, supplies, and surgical equipment.
• Monitor team practices and communicate immediately when sterility may have been compromised.
• Follow approved hand-hygiene and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Handle contaminated materials, specimens, sharps, and clinical waste safely.
• Support cleaning and turnaround procedures between surgical cases.
• Comply with infection-surveillance and exposure-management protocols.
• Participate in infection-prevention audits and corrective-action activities.
• Promote consistent adherence to DHA and Al-Futtaim Health clinical standards.

• Surgical Safety and Clinical Monitoring
• Participate actively in surgical safety briefings, time-outs, and sign-outs.
• Ensure required surgical safety checklists are completed and documented.
• Confirm that patient, procedure, site, equipment, and implant information is accurate.
• Observe patients for signs of deterioration, adverse reactions, or surgical complications.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the surgeon, anesthetist, or responsible clinician.
• Assist with emergency responses and resuscitation procedures when required.
• Follow medication-safety requirements and approved checking procedures.
• Maintain awareness of blood-loss, fluid-balance, and specimen-handling requirements.
• Support a culture in which patient-safety concerns are reported without delay.

• Documentation and Clinical Governance
• Record perioperative assessments, interventions, observations, and outcomes accurately.
• Maintain complete electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Document surgical counts, specimens, implants, equipment, and safety checks.
• Protect confidential health information according to organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Complete incident reports when a clinical or operational event requires formal review.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality reviews, and patient-safety initiatives.
• Contribute to improvements in theatre workflows, documentation, and clinical practice.
• Follow approved nursing policies, professional standards, and scope-of-practice requirements.
• Maintain readiness for internal inspections and external accreditation reviews.

• Equipment and Inventory Management
• Monitor operating theatre stock, instruments, supplies, and consumables.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels for scheduled surgical activities.
• Check product integrity, storage conditions, and expiry dates.
• Help prevent avoidable waste and inappropriate use of theatre supplies.
• Record the use of implants, specialised products, and chargeable consumables accurately.
• Coordinate replenishment requests with procurement, stores, and sterile services.
• Report equipment faults and follow up on repair or replacement requirements.
• Support safe introduction and use of new surgical equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and clinically prepared working environment.

• Teamwork and Professional Development
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, technicians, and support employees.
• Communicate important patient and procedural information clearly and promptly.
• Participate in theatre briefings, case reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support colleagues during demanding procedures and high-volume operating schedules.
• Assist with the orientation of new employees when authorised.
• Maintain current professional knowledge of perioperative nursing practices.
• Complete mandatory training, competency assessments, and continuing education.
• Participate in simulation exercises and emergency-preparedness activities.
• Contribute to a respectful, compassionate, and patient-focused clinical environment.
• Respect for patient dignity, privacy, and cultural differences.
• Professional accountability and commitment to ethical nursing practice.
• Collaborative and adaptable working style.
• Commitment to continuous learning and clinical improvement.

Candidate Requirements

• Education and Licensing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
• Current DHA Registered Nurse licence or DHA Eligibility Letter is mandatory.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is preferred.
• Additional perioperative, theatre, or surgical nursing certification is advantageous.
• Eligibility to practise within the authorised nursing scope in Dubai.
• Professional Experience
• Minimum two years of Operating Theatre nursing experience.
• Experience must have been gained in an acute-care hospital, day-surgery facility, or surgical centre.
• Previous scrub and circulating theatre nursing experience is preferred.
• Experience assisting with several surgical specialties is advantageous.
• Relevant specialties may include General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, and Day Surgery.
• Experience working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary surgical environment.
• Practical exposure to preoperative assessment and postoperative handover procedures.
• Experience maintaining surgical safety and instrument-count documentation.

• Clinical Knowledge
• Strong understanding of perioperative nursing principles.
• Sound knowledge of sterile techniques and infection-prevention procedures.
• Understanding of surgical safety checklists and patient-identification standards.
• Ability to assess patients and recognise signs of clinical deterioration.
• Familiarity with operating theatre equipment, instruments, and consumables.
• Knowledge of specimen management, sharps safety, and clinical-waste procedures.
• Understanding of patient positioning and pressure-injury prevention.
• Familiarity with emergency-response and escalation protocols.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

• Professional Competencies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to clinical and procedural detail.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during complex or urgent procedures.
• Confidence working closely with surgeons, anesthetists, and nursing colleagues.
• Ability to organise competing priorities within a busy operating theatre.
• Clear clinical judgement and willingness to escalate concerns promptly.
• Patient-focused, compassionate, and safety-conscious approach.
• Respect for patient dignity, privacy, and cultural differences.
• Professional accountability and commitment to ethical nursing practice.
• Collaborative and adaptable working style.
• Commitment to continuous learning and clinical improvement.

• Skills Set
• Operating theatre nursing
• Perioperative patient care
• Scrub nursing
• Circulating nursing
• Surgical assistance
• Preoperative assessment
• Intraoperative monitoring
• Postoperative handover
• Sterile field management
• Aseptic technique
• Infection prevention
• Surgical safety checklists
• Instrument and swab counts
• Patient positioning
• Specimen handling
• Clinical documentation
• Electronic medical records
• Theatre inventory management
• Emergency response
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• DHA nursing standards
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Patient safety
• Quality improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary and employee benefits package.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Access to modern surgical facilities and advanced clinical equipment.
• Continuing education and professional-development opportunities.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary surgical teams and varied clinical specialties.
• Supportive environment focused on patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Opportunities to strengthen scrub, circulating, and perioperative nursing capabilities.
• Potential career development within Al-Futtaim Health and the wider Al-Futtaim organisation.
• Opportunity to contribute to an established healthcare network in Dubai.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Health provides multidisciplinary healthcare services through its HealthHub clinic network in Dubai. Its facilities combine medical expertise, diagnostic services, specialised care, and patient-focused clinical practices to support the healthcare needs of individuals and families. HealthHub is part of Al-Futtaim, a diversified regional organisation headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al-Futtaim operates across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare, with more than 35000 employees working across over 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Health promotes evidence-based care, clinical quality, continuous learning, and coordinated healthcare delivery. Its nursing and surgical teams work together to maintain safe clinical environments and provide compassionate care throughout every stage of the patient journey.