Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.HealthHub, part of Al-Futtaim Health, has an opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse – Operating Theatre to join its Day Surgery Centre at Dubai Festival City, United Arab Emirates.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This position may suit qualified theatre nurses with strong perioperative experience who are comfortable supporting surgical teams before, during, and after procedures. The role involves working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of patient care and surgical safety.
About the Role
The Operating Theatre Registered Nurse will support the delivery of safe and effective perioperative nursing care within a modern day surgery environment.
The successful candidate will assist with theatre preparation, patient care, surgical procedures, infection prevention, documentation, and post-procedure requirements.
Candidates who have experience working in both scrub and circulating nurse roles may be particularly well suited to this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
The nurse will be responsible for preparing operating theatres, surgical instruments, equipment, and required consumables before procedures.
Responsibilities may include:
- Providing appropriate perioperative nursing care to patients.
- Preparing the operating theatre before scheduled procedures.
- Assisting surgeons and anaesthetists during operations.
- Performing scrub and circulating nursing duties as required.
- Maintaining sterile techniques and infection-control standards.
- Completing patient assessments and clinical documentation.
- Monitoring patients throughout the perioperative process.
- Following surgical safety checklists and established clinical protocols.
- Anticipating the requirements of surgeons and other theatre team members.
- Supporting safe handling and availability of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisting with theatre stock, supplies, and equipment management.
- Participating in clinical audits and quality-improvement initiatives.
- Following applicable DHA requirements and organisational patient-safety procedures.
Surgical Specialties
The position may provide exposure to procedures across several medical and surgical specialties, including:
- General Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Gynaecology
- Day Surgery Procedures
This multidisciplinary environment provides experienced nurses with an opportunity to apply their theatre skills across different types of procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Applicants should meet the professional and clinical requirements associated with the position.
Candidates are expected to have:
- A valid DHA Registered Nurse licence.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or another recognised equivalent nursing qualification.
- Current BLS certification.
- A minimum of 5 years of Operating Theatre experience.
- Practical experience as a scrub nurse and/or circulating nurse.
- Previous experience in an acute-care hospital, surgical centre, or day surgery facility.
- Good knowledge of perioperative nursing practices.
- Strong understanding of infection prevention and patient-safety procedures.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience working with electronic medical record (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
ACLS certification is preferred.
Preferred Experience
Additional consideration may be given to applicants who have experience supporting multiple surgical specialties, previous UAE healthcare experience, or experience working within a Day Surgery Centre.
Candidates who are competent in both scrub and circulating duties may also have an advantage.
Immediate availability may be beneficial depending on the organisation’s recruitment requirements.
Working Environment and Benefits
The role is based within HealthHub’s Day Surgery Centre at Dubai Festival City and provides an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary surgical environment.
According to the advertised position, benefits may include:
- Five-day working week.
- Competitive salary package.
- Performance-related incentive opportunities.
- Health insurance.
- Life assurance.
- Professional and supportive clinical working environment.
Actual compensation, benefits, working hours, and employment conditions should be confirmed directly with the employer during the recruitment process.
Job Summary
Position: Registered Nurse – Operating Theatre
Employer: HealthHub / Al-Futtaim Health
Location: Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Healthcare
Department: Operating Theatre / Day Surgery
Qualification: BSN or recognised equivalent
Experience: Minimum 5 years of Operating Theatre experience
Licence: DHA Registered Nurse licence required
BLS: Required
ACLS: Preferred
Employment Type: Full-Time
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and Operating Theatre experience should review the official vacancy details and submit their application through the employer’s authorised recruitment channel.
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly highlights their DHA licence status, Operating Theatre experience, scrub and circulating competencies, surgical specialties supported, nursing qualifications, and relevant professional certifications.
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