Senior Registered Nurse - Operating Theatre (OT)

Mediclinic International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead OT Nurse Manager to lead the nursing team, ensuring patient-centric, evidence-based care and operational efficiency. You will guide staff development and create an environment that fosters team engagement and high patient satisfaction.

The role requires 5+ years in OT nursing, with at least 2 years in a senior capacity, a Bachelor’s in Nursing, and strong knowledge of JCIA standards and nursing processes.

Qualifications

• > Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• • At least 5 years’ OT nursing experience, preferably in a private hospital or clinic.
• • At least 2 years' senior OT nursing experience is desired.
• • Demonstrated ability to implement all five stages of the Scientific Nursing Process.
• • Familiarity with JCIA governance standards and regulatory frameworks.
• • Proficiency in English (verbal and written) and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• > Provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team.
• > Ensure evidenced-based patient care practices per clinical standards.
• > Foster a positive patient care experience by developing staff and engaging the team.
• > Manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources cost-effectively to enhance safety.
• > Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and standards to support quality improvement.

Skills

Scientific Nursing Process

JCIA governance

Nursing scope of practice

MS Office

Financial management

Risk management

Stock control

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Closing date: 21/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Elgera Guadalquiver
Reference number: 74650
Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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 evidenced based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards
• To ensure a positive patient care experience by developing employees and creating an environment for team engagement
• To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost effective and efficient manner to enhance safe patient care
• To ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and clinical standards to ensure continues quality improvement

REQUIRED EDUCATION

A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognised or accredited Nursing Institute

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years’ OT nursing experience, preferably in a private hospital or clinic

At least 2 years' senior OT nursing experience is desired

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)
• Relevant JCIA and other related governance and regulatory standards
• Application of the nursing scope of practices as per the regulatory framework
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Financial management principles
• Risk management principles, systems and best practice
• Stock control principles and management
• Verbal and written communication skills in English

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.