Charge Nurse - Outpatient Clinical Leadership
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Job Description and Requirements
Charge Nurse - Outpatient Clinical LeadershipJob Snapshot
Role: Charge Nurse
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Nursing
Experience: Minimum 5 years nursing experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Al-Futtaim Health is hiring an experienced Charge Nurse for HealthHub Al Nahda in Dubai, UAE. The position combines hands-on outpatient nursing with day-to-day clinical leadership, supporting safe patient care, effective nursing workflows, multidisciplinary coordination, and consistent clinical standards within a busy community healthcare environment.
The Charge Nurse will guide the nursing team, coordinate patient flow, support physicians and allied health professionals, and contribute to quality and performance improvement. The role requires an experienced Registered Nurse who can balance clinical responsibilities with team leadership while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and experience.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Nursing
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
About the Role
Based at HealthHub Al Nahda, the Charge Nurse supports the daily clinical operations of a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic serving a diverse community. The role provides leadership and guidance to nursing staff while remaining actively involved in patient care.
Working alongside physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the Charge Nurse helps maintain appropriate staffing and workflow, oversees clinical standards, supports professional development, and contributes to a collaborative environment focused on safe and patient-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
* Lead and support nursing staff throughout daily clinic operations.
* Coordinate staffing, nursing workflows, and patient flow.
* Serve as a clinical role model and mentor for members of the nursing team.
* Support nurse onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development.
* Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
Patient Care
* Deliver high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary outpatient setting.
* Assist physicians with consultations, procedures, assessments, and other clinical activities.
* Monitor patient outcomes and help maintain continuity of care.
* Support chronic disease management and preventive healthcare services.
* Recognise, manage, and appropriately escalate clinical concerns.
Quality and Compliance
* Maintain compliance with DHA requirements and HealthHub clinical standards.
* Uphold infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical governance practices.
* Monitor the quality of nursing documentation and compliance with EMR requirements.
* Participate in clinical audits, accreditation activities, and quality improvement programmes.
Clinic Operations
* Support day-to-day clinic operations and resource planning.
* Monitor nursing supplies, medications, and clinical equipment.
* Assist with incident management and service recovery when required.
* Help maintain a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment.
Essential Requirements
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an equivalent nursing qualification.
* DHA Licensed Registered Nurse.
* Minimum 5 years of nursing experience.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a senior nursing, team leader, or charge nurse role.
* Previous experience in outpatient clinics, medical centres, ambulatory care, family medicine, or multispecialty healthcare environments.
* Strong nursing leadership and people management capabilities.
* Excellent patient care and communication skills.
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and infection control.
* Experience using EMR systems and clinical documentation platforms.
* Fluent English communication skills.
* BLS certification is mandatory.
Preferred Experience and Skills
Previous UAE healthcare experience is highly preferred, particularly within outpatient or primary care environments. Experience leading nursing teams and supporting multidisciplinary healthcare services is also valued.
Arabic or Tagalog language skills are preferred. ACLS certification is considered advantageous.
Why Join HealthHub
The position offers the opportunity to move further into clinical leadership while continuing to work directly with patients in a modern multidisciplinary clinic. Source-listed employment benefits and working conditions include:
* 5-day working week.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Medical insurance and life assurance.
* Modern clinic facilities.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Career progression opportunities within Al-Futtaim Health.
* A diverse patient population and multidisciplinary clinical environment.
About Al-Futtaim Health
Al-Futtaim Health is the healthcare division of Al-Futtaim Group and delivers integrated, community-based healthcare services across the UAE. Its HealthHub network includes more than 12 clinics across Dubai, supported by a Day Surgery Centre, Al-Futtaim Health Labs, pharmacy, home healthcare, and digital health services.
The healthcare network covers more than 25 medical specialties and is supported by over 150 specialist physicians and healthcare professionals. Al-Futtaim Health focuses on accessible healthcare, preventive care, innovation, and clinical excellence as part of the wider Al-Futtaim Group.



