Staff Nurse - Operating Room

Black Pearl; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl in Dubai seeks a highly skilled Operating Room Nurse to provide safe, efficient perioperative care before, during, and after surgery. You will prepare the OR, assist the surgical team, monitor vital signs, and maintain sterile technique to ensure patient safety.

The role requires a BSN, 2+ years OR experience, valid nursing license, BLS, and DHA eligibility. You must work rotating shifts, including nights and holidays, in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR/perioperative nursing experience.
• Valid nursing license from home country and DHA eligibility for Dubai.
• BLS certification required; ACLS advantageous.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights and holidays.
• Experience in tertiary or internationally accredited hospital is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare OR, instruments, equipment, and medications for planned procedures.
• Perform pre-operative assessments and verify patient details, consent, and allergies.
• Assist surgical team maintaining a sterile, organized environment.
• Scrub and circulating nurse duties including counts and specimen handling.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection prevention throughout procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and anesthesia response; escalate as needed.
• Support anesthesiologists and surgeons during induction, positioning, and surgery.
• Ensure accurate instrument and material counting before/during/after cases.
• Document care, procedures, medications, and intraoperative events accurately.
• Comply with hospital policies and surgical safety standards.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Scrub nurse

Circulating nurse

BLS certified

ACLS advantageous

Infection prevention

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Operating Room (OR) Nurse to join a leading healthcare organization in Dubai. The OR Nurse will provide safe, efficient, and evidence-based nursing care throughout the surgical process, ensuring patient safety, effective infection control, and smooth coordination of surgical procedures. The ideal candidate should have strong perioperative nursing experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating room, surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications according to the planned procedure.
• Perform pre-operative patient assessments and verify patient identification, surgical procedure, consent, allergies, and other required documentation.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures by maintaining a safe, sterile, and well-organized operating environment.
• Perform scrub and circulating nurse responsibilities as required, including instrument handling, surgical counts, specimen management, and documentation.
• Maintain strict aseptic and infection prevention practices throughout surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, clinical condition, and response to anesthesia and surgical interventions, escalating any concerns promptly.
• Assist anesthesiologists and surgeons during induction, positioning, surgical procedures, and emergency interventions.
• Ensure accurate counting and reconciliation of surgical instruments, needles, sponges, and other materials before, during, and after procedures.
• Handle, label, document, and appropriately transfer surgical specimens in accordance with hospital policies.
• Operate and monitor surgical equipment and assist with the preparation of specialized equipment required for different procedures.
• Provide post-operative nursing care and safely transfer patients to the recovery area or other appropriate clinical unit.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, surgical procedures, medications, equipment, and intraoperative events.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, surgical safety standards, infection control requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Participate in surgical safety briefings, quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, case reviews, and continuing professional development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Valid nursing license from the home country.
• Eligibility for nursing license in Dubai (DHA eligibility, license, or willingness to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, surgical procedures, aseptic technique, and infection prevention.
• Experience working as a scrub nurse and/or circulating nurse is required.
• Excellent clinical judgment, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure surgical environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is an advantage.
• Experience in a tertiary care or internationally accredited hospital is an advantage.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Willing to work in Dubai, UAE.

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing experience in a hospital setting.
• Valid nursing license from the home country.
• Eligibility for nursing license in Dubai (DHA eligibility, license, or willingness to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, surgical procedures, aseptic technique, and infection prevention.
• Experience working as a scrub nurse and/or circulating nurse is required.
• Excellent clinical judgment, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure surgical environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is an advantage.
• Experience in a tertiary care or internationally accredited hospital is an advantage.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Willing to work in Dubai, UAE.