Unit Manager - Operation Theater

Mediclinic International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Nurse Manager to oversee the nursing team. This role involves ensuring the delivery of quality patient care, providing leadership, and managing resources efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 5 years of experience in a senior role within a hospital setting, particularly in the operation theatre. Join us to enhance patient experiences and lead clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a Senior Nursing/Management role in Operation Theatre in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team.
• Ensure evidence-based patient care practices are followed.
• Develop employees and enhance patient experiences.
• Manage clinical and non-clinical resources to enhance safety.
• Monitor compliance with standards for quality improvement.

Skills

Demonstrate the ability to implement all five stages of the Scientific Nursing Process

Presentation Skills

UAE Labour Law

Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office

Cost management principles

Nursing functional competence

Manage meetings effectively

Quality management and governance standards

Risk management principles

Skilled in clinical procedures

Stock control principles and management

UAE healthcare regulatory framework

Workforce planning and scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital | Dubai | United Arab Emirates
Closing date: 23/11/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Larla Anne Brazil Landicho
Reference number: 65219

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To 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

• Provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team.
• Ensure evidence‑based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards.
• Develop employees and create an environment that enables team engagement to enhance positive patient experiences.
• Manage allocated clinical and non‑clinical resources in a cost‑efficient and effective manner to enhance safe patient care.
• Monitor and manage compliance with legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing from a recognised/accredited Nursing Institute.

Desired: Master of Science in Nursing or related Healthcare field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

5 years' experience in a Senior Nursing/Management role in Operation Theatre in a hospital setting.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrate the ability to implement all five stages of the Scientific Nursing Process (assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation and evaluation).
• Presentation Skills.
• UAE Labour Law.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Cost management principles.
• Demonstrate Nursing functional competence (Nursing practice).
• Demonstrate the ability to manage meetings effectively.
• Quality management and governance standards and best practice.
• Risk management principles, systems and best practice.
• Skilled in the demonstration and assessment of all relevant clinical procedures.
• Stock control principles and management.
• UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements.
• Workforce planning and scheduling.

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. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family.