An established and rapidly growing healthcare group is seeking an experienced Nursing Manager – Operation Theatre to lead and oversee perioperative services across one of its flagship hospitals. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned OT leader who is passionate about clinical excellence, patient safety, operational efficiency, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Operating Theatre and Recovery Unit.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative nursing care.
- Manage theatre operations, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and patient flow.
- Collaborate with Surgeons, Anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless surgical services.
- Drive compliance with regulatory, accreditation, infection control, and patient safety standards.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor departmental performance metrics.
- Develop, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff to promote a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Oversee theatre inventory, equipment readiness, and cost-effective utilization of resources.
- Ensure effective management of emergency, elective, and day surgery services.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Master's Degree preferred).
- Valid Registered Nurse license with eligibility for healthcare authority licensing in the UAE.
- Minimum 8 years of nursing experience, including at least 5 years within Operating Theatre/Perioperative Services.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role within an acute care hospital.
- Strong understanding of theatre management, perioperative nursing standards, patient safety, and quality improvement.
- Experience with accreditation standards such as JCI or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing perioperative team within a recognized healthcare organization.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Exposure to a diverse range of surgical specialties and advanced healthcare technologies.
