Head Nurse - Clinic Nursing Leadership
Posted date [2026-06-03]
(ID: 45980)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Head Nurse - Clinic Nursing LeadershipJob Snapshot
Role: Head Nurse - Clinic Nursing Leadership
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Nursing
Experience: Minimum 5 years nursing experience, including 2 years in charge nurse or nursing leadership role
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Head Nurse - Clinic Nursing Leadership in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care role for an experienced DHA-licensed Registered Nurse with strong clinic operations, staff supervision, patient care coordination, and nursing team leadership experience. This opportunity is designed for a confident nursing professional who can lead daily clinical services, mentor nursing staff, support safe patient journeys, and maintain high standards across a modern outpatient healthcare environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Nursing
Salary: 18000-26000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Head Nurse - Clinic Nursing Leadership will oversee nursing operations within a busy clinic setting, ensuring that patient care, staff allocation, infection control, medication safety, documentation, and clinical workflows are managed with accuracy and professionalism. The position plays an important role in strengthening service quality, improving team performance, supporting patient satisfaction, and helping the clinic maintain safe, efficient, and regulator-compliant healthcare delivery in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate a team of nursing staff across daily clinic operations, ensuring assignments are managed effectively and patient care standards remain consistent.
* Supervise nursing workflows including patient assessment, care planning, procedure support, documentation, follow-up coordination, and clinical handovers.
* Guide nurses in delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care for patients with acute and chronic conditions.
* Support management of respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, wound care, immunization, emergency care, and other outpatient clinical cases.
* Oversee nursing schedules, shift planning, delegation of duties, and day-to-day team performance.
* Act as a key communication link between doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, administration teams, and patients.
* Monitor compliance with DHA standards, clinic protocols, medication safety guidelines, infection prevention measures, and confidentiality requirements.
* Mentor junior nurses and support continuous professional development through coaching, feedback, and practical clinical guidance.
* Assist with KPI tracking, clinical data collection, service improvement initiatives, and quality-focused reporting.
* Promote best practices in patient safety, clinical documentation, emergency readiness, and operational efficiency.
* Resolve routine team issues, support conflict management, and encourage a positive, accountable, and patient-focused nursing culture.
* Help improve patient experience by ensuring smooth clinical coordination, timely care delivery, and clear communication throughout the patient journey.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
* Valid DHA License or DHA Eligibility as a Registered Nurse.
* BLS Certification is mandatory.
* ACLS or PALS Certification will be an advantage.
* Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse in a clinical or accredited healthcare facility.
* Minimum 2 years of experience as a Charge Nurse, Head Nurse, or nursing leadership professional.
* UAE healthcare experience is preferred, especially in outpatient clinic or multi-specialty healthcare settings.
* Strong knowledge of nursing scheduling, staff delegation, team supervision, and daily clinical coordination.
* Excellent English communication skills across speaking, reading, and writing.
* Arabic language ability will be an added advantage.
* Strong computer literacy with confidence using digital health systems and clinical documentation platforms.
* Professional attitude with sound judgment, leadership maturity, analytical thinking, and commitment to continuous learning.
Skills Set
* Nursing leadership
* DHA nursing practice
* Registered Nurse supervision
* Clinic operations
* Staff scheduling
* Charge nurse coordination
* Patient assessment
* Care planning
* Acute and chronic disease support
* Respiratory care
* Cardiac care
* Diabetes care
* ECG
* Spirometry
* Wound care
* Immunizations
* IV drug administration
* Venepuncture
* Cannulation
* Emergency care
* Medication safety
* Infection control
* Clinical documentation
* KPI data collection
* Digital health systems
* Team mentoring
* Conflict management
* Multidisciplinary coordination
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong platform for a nursing leader who wants to grow within Dubai’s expanding healthcare sector while working in a modern clinic environment with structured clinical systems, experienced professionals, and patient-focused service standards. The position provides the opportunity to lead a capable nursing team, influence daily care quality, support operational improvements, and build a meaningful leadership career in a stable and respected healthcare network.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim is a diversified UAE-based group with a long-standing presence across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Through Al-Futtaim Health and HealthHub Clinics, the group delivers multi-specialty healthcare services in Dubai using modern facilities, advanced diagnostics, evidence-based practice, and a patient-centered approach focused on quality, trust, and accessible care.
