The innovative structure of the program allows for a smooth transition to the clinical setting through a robust general orientation program which includes 16 weeks of a 1:1 preceptorship, opportunity for a 1:1 voluntary and informal mentorship journey, simulation experiences and professional development courses/sessions.
December 2024 and May 2025 New Graduates with a BSN from an accredited school of nursing program and have less than 6 months of professional nursing experience in a hospital setting.
The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program offers the opportunity for the nurse resident to specialize in their area of interest to include medical/surgical, heart, vascular and thoracic, neurology or oncology specialties through a specialized competency and simulation-based program.
During the 12-month program, graduate nurses will be able to gain the knowledge and skills required to independently care for patients safely and confidently. A supportive team of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi preceptors, nurse educators and leadership team will guide graduates during this transition through individualization of learning plans and continued follow-up on identified learning needs.
New graduate nurses will also benefit from continuing education through Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s monthly Nurse Residency sessions offered by the Nursing Education department on different topics ranging from clinical to leadership skills. These sessions include, but are not limited to analyzing and interpreting ECGs, recognizing and managing deteriorating patients, wellbeing and resilience.
Our award-winning team of nurses, from around the world, provide exceptional care to patients based on Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Patients First philosophy.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was the first hospital in the UAE, and the ‘youngest’ ever to receive Magnet® accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the global benchmark in nursing excellence. It was also one of only two hospitals outside of the US to be named as the first-ever international recipients of the prestigious Emergency Nurses Association’s Lantern Award. The hospital is also home to UAE’s largest simulation training center, with courses delivered by American Heart Association certified instructors.
Our multidisciplinary hospital is in the heart of the UAE’s capital, offering year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches, within one of the safest cities in the world.
For those who chose to continue their nursing career at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, all nursing positions* offer excellent benefits, including:
*Benefits offered with full time nursing positions only.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities