Title Senior Registered Nurse - Operating Theatre OT

Mediclinic Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates seeks a Nursing Director to lead and manage the nursing team, delivering patient-centric, evidence-based care and enhancing operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes staff development, engagement, and strict adherence to clinical standards, JCIA governance, and regulatory requirements; candidates should bring extensive OT nursing leadership and a Bachelor’s in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognised or accredited Nursing Institute.
• Minimum 5 years’ OT nursing experience, preferably in a private hospital or clinic.
• At least 2 years' senior OT nursing experience is desired.
• Ability to implement all five stages of the Scientific Nursing Process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team.
• Ensure evidenced based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards.
• Develop employees and create an environment for team engagement to achieve a positive patient care experience.
• Manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost effective and efficient manner to enhance safe patient care.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and clinical standards to ensure continues quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Financial management

Risk management

Stock control

MS Office proficiency

Patient care

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.