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Elemental Day Surgical Center

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Head Nurse &ndash; Day Care Surgical Center<br/><b>Location:</b> Dubai<br/><b>Job Type:</b> Full-Time</p><p><b>About Us</b></p><p>Elemental Day Surgical Center is a state-of-the-art day care surgical center specializing in Gastro, Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery, Dermatology &amp; Aesthetics. We are committed to providing safe, efficient, and compassionate care to our patients in a fast-paced outpatient setting.</p><p><b>Position Overview</b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and dynamic <b>Head Nurse</b> to lead our nursing team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in perioperative care, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for patient safety and quality care.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Oversee all nursing operations within the center</li><li>Manage, train, and schedule nursing staff</li><li>Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory compliance</li><li>Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and administrative staff to coordinate patient care</li><li>Monitor patient flow and ensure efficient use of resources</li><li>Handle patient concerns and support staff in clinical decision-making</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and reporting</li><li>Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Registered Nurse (RN) license &ndash; DHA</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li><li>Minimum 10 years of nursing experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role</li><li>Experience in outpatient surgery, ambulatory care, or perioperative nursing preferred</li><li>BLS and ACLS certification (required)</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment</li></ul><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>As per UAE labour laws</li><li>Continuing education opportunities</li><li>Supportive team environment</li></ul><p><b>How to Apply</b></p><p>Please send your resume and a cover letter to [<b>hr@elemental.ae</b>] with the subject line: <b>Head Nurse Application &ndash; [Your Name]</b>.</p><p><i>Join our dedicated team and make a difference in patients&rsquo; lives every day.</i></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Head Nurse

Massar Business Solutions

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 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
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  Head Nurse
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 to lead and enhance patient care at our fast-paced, efficiency-driven, and customer-focused medical center. The ideal candidate will be responsible for optimizing nursing operations, improving staff performance, and ensuring a superior patient experience through effective leadership and adherence to best clinical practices.
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 This role requires a proactive nursing leader who is committed to fostering a high-performing, compassionate, and innovative nursing team that aligns with our center's focus on speed, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.
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 Role Description
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   Supervise and coordinate nursing activities.
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   Ensure compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
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   Provide training and support to nursing staff.
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   Manage patient care and clinical operations.
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   Leadership &amp; Team Management
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   Lead and mentor nurses to deliver fast, compassionate care and enhance patient experience.
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   Foster a culture of responsiveness and personalized communication.
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   Ensure staff training emphasizes customer care and empathy.
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   Optimizing Patient Experience &amp; Care
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   Oversee efficient, high-quality nursing services that reduce wait times.
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   Implement patient feedback systems to drive continuous improvement.
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   Enhance communication and comfort measures for a stress-free experience.
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   Operational Excellence
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   Streamline nursing workflows to minimize delays.
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   Ensure seamless coordination between departments for a hassle-free patient journey.
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   Maintain proper documentation and ensure equipment availability.
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   Innovation &amp; Service Enhancement
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   Introduce new nursing practices to improve patient comfort.
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   Train staff in customer service and proactive care.
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   Leverage technology for efficient service and patient updates.
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   Compliance &amp; Quality Assurance
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   Ensure all care meets regulatory standards while prioritizing patient needs.
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   Conduct quality audits to refine patient experience.
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   Update policies to align with customer expectations.
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   Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare
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   Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
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   Minimum 5+ years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Head Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or
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   Proven experience in a senior nursing role, preferably as a Head Nurse or Nurse Supervisor.
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   Extensive background in patient care management with a focus on speed, efficiency, and service excellence.
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   Experience leading nursing teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
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   Track record of implementing customer service initiatives in patient care.
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   Familiarity with healthcare technology, digital records, and automated workflows.
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   Patient-Centered Care: Strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service and patient satisfaction.
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   Leadership &amp; Team Management: Ability to train, mentor, and supervise nursing staff for efficient operations.
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   Operational Efficiency: Expertise in streamlining workflows to reduce wait times and improve care delivery.
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   Communication &amp; Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills for effective coordination with patients, staff, and
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   Problem-Solving &amp; Decision-Making: Quick, data-driven decision-making to enhance patient experience and safety.
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Cleopatra Hospitals Group

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  Responsibilities: -
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   Participating in the orientation of new unit staff.
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   Assessing staff learning needs and planning ongoing evaluations in collaboration with the education department.
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   Ensuring hospital policies and procedures are up to date and adhered to.
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   Organizing the flow of staff and visitors in the triage area.
  </li>
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   Coordinating and monitoring the triage process in the emergency room based on the severity of the illness or injury.
  </li>
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   Ensuring that all examination rooms are clean and ready to receive patients
  </li>
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   Receiving and following up on all patient-related tests, procedures, laboratory analyses, and required examinations to ensure high-quality patient care and service efficiency.
  </li>
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   Ensuring the crash cart is checked during every shift.
  </li>
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   Coordinating patient admissions and transfers within and outside the emergency room, ensuring continuity of care
  </li>
 </ul>
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   Requirements: -
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   Nursing bachelor&rsquo;s degree, Valid profession practicing license.
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   3 years of experience as charge nurse or Head Nurse.
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ER Head Nurse

NMC Health plc

<div><p><div><div><div><div><p>The post holder will always work within the scope of practice, put the health, wellbeing and safety of their patient first as they assess, plan, implement and evaluate their needs.</p></div></div></div></div></p></div>
<br><div><ul><li><p>Ensure and oversee the care that is delivered to all patients in the unit is safe, appropriate and effective.
</p></li><li><p>Determine nursing interventions based on assessment data.
</p></li><li><p>Prioritizes identified needs.
</p></li><li><p>Implement nursing actions and evaluates patient outcomes.
</p></li><li><p>Develops or revises the plan of care
</p></li><li><p>Deliver identified patient needs.
</p></li><li><p>Co-ordinate the overall clinical activities of the unit when assigned to the charge nurse role.
</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with the Nursing Supervisor on staffing for a particular shift.
</p></li><li><p>Plan, implement and evaluate clinical programs.
</p></li><li><p>Evaluate the ability of the patient and the patient&rsquo;s bystanders to understand and participate in decisions about their care.
</p></li><li><p>Facilitate patient education.
</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate and real-time clinical records.
</p></li><li><p>Perform advanced or specialized nursing skills competently.
</p></li><li><p>Maintain current knowledge of clinical nursing practice.
</p></li><li><p>Act as a clinical resource for staff within the department/unit.
</p></li><li><p>Communicate and consult with other health care disciplines.
</p></li><li><p>Represent nursing at multidisciplinary rounds.
</p></li><li><p>Perform essential life support as per regulatory requirements and scope such as but not limited to Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation etc.
</p></li><li><p>Participate in the development of standards, procedures and protocols.
</p></li><li><p>Facilitate evidence-based practice.
</p></li><li><p>Promote change in nursing practice when required.
</p></li><li><p>Take a proactive role under the guidance of Nursing Management/Nursing Education in training, education and CQI activities of nursing staff.
</p></li><li><p>Promote a safe learning environment.
</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities for improvement.
</p></li><li><p>Perform other professional duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability.</p></li></ul></div>
<br><div><p>Essential: <i>the post holder must
</i></p><ul><li><p>Have evidenced experience in managing teams
</p></li><li><p>Be able to influence and implement change when necessary
</p></li><li><p>Be able to make decisions and communicate effectively
</p></li><li><p>Have an appropriate license to work as a registered nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority with all the qualifications and experience these mandates.
</p></li><li><p>Manage their own professional re-licensure.
</p></li><li><p>Have valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.
</p></li><li><p>Be willing to work across departments when necessary.
</p></li><li><p>Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>DESIRABLE: The post holder <i>should have </i>:
</p><ul><li><p>Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team
</p></li><li><p>Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation
</p></li></ul><p>Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic</p></div>

Head Nurse - OPD

<div><p>The post holder will always work within the scope of practice, put the health, wellbeing and safety of their patient
</p><p>first as they assess, plan, implement and evaluate their needs.</p></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Ensure and oversee the care that is delivered to all patients in the unit is safe, appropriate and effective.
</li></ul><ul><li>Determine nursing interventions based on assessment data.
</li></ul><ul><li>Prioritizes identified needs.
</li></ul><ul><li>Implement nursing actions and evaluates patient outcomes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develops or revises the plan of care
</li></ul><ul><li>Deliver identified patient needs.
</li></ul><ul><li>Co-ordinate the overall clinical activities of the unit when assigned to the charge nurse role.
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with the Nursing Supervisor on staffing for a particular shift.
</li></ul><ul><li>Plan, implement and evaluate clinical programs.
</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluate the ability of the patient and the patient&rsquo;s bystanders to understand and participate in decisions
</li></ul><p>about their care.
</p><ul><li>Facilitate patient education.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain accurate and real-time clinical records.
</li></ul><ul><li>Perform advanced or specialized nursing skills competently.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain current knowledge of clinical nursing practice.
</li></ul><ul><li>Act as a clinical resource for staff within the department/unit.
</li></ul><ul><li>Communicate and consult with other health care disciplines.
</li></ul><ul><li>Represent nursing at multidisciplinary rounds.
</li></ul><ul><li>Perform essential life support as per regulatory requirements and scope such as but not limited to Basic Life
</li></ul><p>Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation etc.
</p><ul><li>Participate in the development of standards, procedures and protocols.
</li></ul><ul><li>Facilitate evidence-based practice.
</li></ul><ul><li>Promote change in nursing practice when required.
</li></ul><ul><li>Take a proactive role under the guidance of Nursing Management/Nursing Education in training, education
</li></ul><p>and CQI activities of nursing staff.
</p><ul><li>Promote a safe learning environment.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify opportunities for improvement.
</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other professional duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><p>Essential: the post holder must
</p><ul><li>Have evidenced experience in managing teams
</li></ul><ul><li>Be able to influence and implement change when necessary
</li></ul><ul><li>Be able to make decisions and communicate effectively
</li></ul><ul><li>Have an appropriate license to work as a registered nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority with
</li></ul><p>all the qualifications and experience these mandates.
</p><ul><li>Manage their own professional re-licensure.
</li></ul><ul><li>Have valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.
</li></ul><ul><li>Be willing to work across departments when necessary.
</li></ul><ul><li>Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)<br>
</li></ul><p></p><p>DESIRABLE: The post holder should have:
</p><ul><li>Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team
</li></ul><ul><li>Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical
</li></ul><p>documentation
</p><ul><li>Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic</li></ul></div>

Aga Khan University

<div><div>Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Paediatrics - (240000OW)</div><div><div><br>
</div><p><b>Position Title:</b> Assistant Head Nurse, Department of Paediatrics</p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p>
You will be responsible to</p>
<ul>
<li>effective patient care management by assessing patients critically, participating in patient care rounds with physician to monitor the quality of the patient care/ environment, responding quickly and appropriately in conflict or crisis in patient care areas and ensure all reportable cases are communicated to HN nurse manager verbally and through shift reports</li>
<li>plan nursing care and health teaching for patients according to theirs need, ensure completion of nursing assessment for all patients by assigned staff in line with standards procedures, and order to report patients&rsquo; condition accurately to the physicians / supervisor</li>
<li>participate actively in quality improvement projects / nursing research projects / special projects at unit level.</li>
<li>periodically review nursing documentation of patient care of delegated area</li>
<li>allocate assignment on a regular basis and in emergency situation and/or during weekend and public holiday , to team members based on their skill and experience for adequate staff care for patient care management</li>
<li>assess nursing staff learning needs, offer suggestion and materials for students&rsquo; experience, in order to enhance their clinical learning experience on the wards</li>
<li>provide mentorship for staff/ students and reinforce the unit philosophy and goals to all staffs.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
</div><p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
<p>
You should have:</p>
<ul>
<li>Baccalaureate in Nursing degree from a recognized school of nursing, preferably a Masters degree in the same</li>
<li>current registration from Pakistan Nursing Council</li>
<li>certification in Basic Life Support, ACLS, PALS, NRP provider, , Safe Medication Administration, Intravenous Cannulation and procedural sedatio</li>
<li>at least two years&rsquo; experience as a nurse</li>
<li>ability to assess, plan and manage patient care with expertise as per protocols</li>
<li>familiarity with the involvement in the concept of QINP</li>
<li>sound clinical knowledge and management competencies.</li>
<li>excellent interpersonal skills and ability to meet stringent deadlines</li>
<li>ability to effectively work in shifts as well as independently</li>
</ul></div><div></div><div>
Primary Location: Pakistan-Karachi</div><div>
Organisation: Aga Khan Hospital &amp; Medical College</div><div>
Employee Status: Regular</div><div>
Job Type: Standard</div><div>
Job Posting: 16/11/2025, 10:38:59 PM</div><div>
Closing Date: 30/11/2025, 12:59:00 PM</div></div>

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