Summary
Mediclinic Middle East is seeking a Unit Manager for the Operating Theatre Complex at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi. The role leads the nursing team, promotes evidence-based patient care, and manages clinical and non-clinical resources, compliance, and quality improvement. Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 3–5 years of senior nursing experience; a master’s degree and 5–10 years of experience are preferred. Preference will be given to designated groups under the UAE Emiratization Program, and applications close on 21 October 2026.
The posting
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Closing date: 21/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Elgera Guadalquiver
Reference number: 74702
Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates
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
- 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
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
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)
- 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