Operating Room Nurse - UK​/Europe

A leading international hospital in Dubai is looking for experienced and dedicated Operating Room Nurses
, preferably Western‑trained
, to join its advanced surgical team. This is an exciting opportunity for nurses who are passionate about perioperative care and are seeking to work in a modern, multidisciplinary operating theatre environment.

• Provide high‑quality, safe, and effective perioperative nursing care across various surgical specialties.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the operating room before, during, and after surgery.
• Ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile, organized, and accounted for.
• Function efficiently as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, or in recovery, depending on assignment and shift.
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative phases, ensuring comfort, safety, and optimal recovery.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the wider surgical team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support infection control measures and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the OR.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognised Western institution (e.g., UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in the Operating Room within an acute hospital setting.
• Current or eligible DHA licence (Dubai Health Authority).
• BLS certification required; ACLS and/or PALS preferred.
• Strong understanding of sterile techniques, surgical safety protocols, and OR best practices.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt in a multicultural environment and work effectively under pressure.
• Willing to work in Dubai.