Job Description

Director of Nursing

Specialty Hospital

Free placement
Free placement

Job ID: 622130

04 Apr 2026

Job ID: 622130

04 Apr 2026

Job Location

Dubai , United Arab Emirates

Experience

18 to 20 years

Qualification Level

Post Graduate; Doctorate

Job Function

Nurse / Healthcare
Top Management

Skillset

Responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across all nursing services within the hospital. Oversee nursing practice standards, clinical quality, patient safety, and workforce planning across inpatient units, critical care, emerge

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country

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Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a western trained Director of Nursing for their client in Dubai, UAE which is a cutting-edge acute care hospital delivering advanced clinical services across multiple specialties. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology, internationally benchmarked clinical pathways, and is focused on delivering world-class patient care and outcomes.

We are looking for Western trained Director of Nursing candidates with a minimum of 15 to 20 years of progressive nursing experience, out of which at least 5 to 8 years must be in a senior nursing leadership role within a large acute care hospital in the USA or Canada. Candidates must have extensive experience managing complex hospital operations, multidisciplinary nursing teams, and high-acuity clinical environments.The Director of Nursing will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across all nursing services within the hospital. Oversee nursing practice standards, clinical quality, patient safety, and workforce planning across inpatient units, critical care, emergency services, operating theatres, and specialty departments. Develop and implement nursing strategies aligned with international best practices and the hospital’s clinical governance framework.Lead recruitment, retention, and professional development of nursing staff, ensuring appropriate staffing models, competency frameworks, and performance management systems.

Establish a culture of excellence, accountability, and patient-centered care across all nursing functions. Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, international accreditation standards, and hospital policies. Collaborate closely with the Chief Medical Officer, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to drive clinical outcomes, patient experience, and operational efficiency. Lead quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, infection control programs, and patient safety strategies. Oversee development and implementation of policies, procedures, and evidence-based nursing protocols. Manage nursing budgets, resource allocation, and cost optimization while maintaining high standards of care. Participate in strategic planning, service line expansion, and commissioning of new clinical programs. Represent nursing services at executive leadership forums and contribute to the overall growth and positioning of the hospital as a center of excellence.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) and a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred. Active nursing licensure from the USA or Canada is required and eligibility for DHA licensure is mandatory. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Salary : Aed 75,000 per month plus executive family benefits (Salary mentioned in the advertisement is indicative. The final offer lies at the discretion of the client and will be made after completion of interviews).

Company Profile

Davidson Management Consultants is a Dubai-based boutique healthcare executive search and physician recruitment firm specializing in hospital leadership recruitment, C-suite healthcare hiring, and international physician placement across the GCC and Middle East. With more than 13 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, life sciences recruitment, and pharmaceutical executive search, Davidson has become one of the region’s most trusted recruitment partners for multispecialty hospitals, tertiary care medical centers, healthcare groups, medical universities, and pharmaceutical companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Davidson is widely recognized for its expertise in healthcare executive search in Dubai and the Middle East, supporting hospitals and healthcare organizations with the recruitment of Hospital CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors, and senior healthcare leadership teams. The firm also specializes in international physician recruitment, sourcing highly qualified Consultant Physicians, Specialist Doctors, Surgeons, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Allied Health professionals for leading hospitals and healthcare institutions across the GCC. Through a strong global candidate network spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South Africa, Davidson provides access to board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and internationally experienced healthcare executives. Davidson Management Consultants is also a trusted resource for physicians searching for doctor jobs in UAE hospitals, consultant doctor jobs in Dubai, psychiatrist jobs in UAE, and physician career opportunities across the GCC. Our executive search methodology includes global leadership mapping, international talent sourcing, competency-based interviews, psychometric assessment, and comprehensive reference checks, ensuring the highest standards of recruitment for critical leadership and clinical roles. In addition to recruitment, Davidson supports physicians with UAE medical licensing services including DHA, DOH, MOH, and CDA licensing, assisting international doctors in successfully transitioning to healthcare careers in the UAE and the GCC. Today, Davidson Management Consultants is recognized as a leading healthcare executive search firm in Dubai and physician recruitment consultancy in the GCC, connecting world-class healthcare professionals with outstanding hospital and healthcare leadership opportunities across the Middle East.

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