Nurse Unit Manager – Operating Theatre

July 1, 2026

Job Description

Nurse Unit Manager – Operating Theatre Complex, Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital

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:

  • To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team
  • To ensure evidence based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards
  • To ensure positive patient experiences by developing employees and creating an environment that enables team engagement
  • To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost efficient and effective manner to enhance safe patient care
  • To monitor and manage compliance with legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

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

Desired: Master of Science in Nursing or related Healthcare field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Essential: At least 3-5 years’ senior nursing experience, preferably in a private hospital

Desired: 5-10 years senior nursing experience managing an Operating Theatre Complex (including OT, Endoscopy, CSSD)

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Workforce planning and scheduling
 

Demonstrate the ability to implement all five (5) 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