top of page
  • X
  • LinkedIn

Operating Rooms Nursing - UAE AORN Chapter

Precision in Action: Excellence in Operating Room Nursing

Operating Rooms Nursing

Society Team

Chairperson

Caroline Bilen

Co-Chairperson

Mariam Ibrahim

Coordinator

Rima Abou Leif

Members

Ola Darwish

Ahmed Almansi

Dania Wehbe

Fatima Almazrouei

Halima Alshuwehi

Nancy Steenbakkers

No team members to display

Introduction

We are the voice of perioperative nurses in UAE . We are proudly collaborates with the international Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to advance excellence in perioperative nursing Focusing on enhancing patient care and safety in surgical settings through advocacy, education, and collaborative efforts.

Vision

Strives to advance perioperative nursing practices, ensuring daily safe surgical care for every patient in UAE.

Mission

Empower perioperative nurses with knowledge, up-to-date clinical evidence, guidelines, recommendations, and best practices to excel in surgical care, striving to achieve zero harm.

Objectives

Collaboration between AORN Chapter and ENA OR Society:  

Establishing the UAE AORN Chapter under the ENA umbrella will foster alignment with ENA's mission and vision, promote collaboration, increase membership, and create a unified vision for healthcare professionals in the UAE.

Professional Development:  

  • Provide access to ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities for perioperative nurses in the UAE.  

  • Enhance skills and knowledge, elevating the overall quality of patient care across healthcare facilities.  

Networking Opportunities:  

  • Facilitate networking among perioperative nurses, creating a collaborative community for sharing experiences, insights, and best practices.  

  • Encourage partnerships on research projects, innovations, and initiatives that advance perioperative nursing in the UAE.  

Standardization of Practices:  

  • Actively work towards establishing and promoting best practices in perioperative nursing.  

  • Contribute to the standardization of practices, ensuring high quality and consistency in perioperative care across different healthcare facilities in the UAE.

Leadership Opportunities:  

  • Offer valuable leadership opportunities for perioperative nurses, allowing them to serve on committees, take elected positions, and actively participate in chapter activities.  

Continued Learning:  

  • Organize seminars, workshops, and conferences to provide continuous learning opportunities for perioperative nurses.  

  • Foster a better understanding of the crucial role played by perioperative nurses in the healthcare system. 

Local Advocacy:  

  • Act as a local, regional and international advocate for perioperative care

Scope of Practice

  1. To unite perioperative registered nurses in UAE to promote the highest professional standards of perioperative nursing practice for optimal patient care before, during, and after operative and other invasive procedures.

  2. Collaborating with UAE AORN Chapter to advance perioperative practices in the UAE.

  3. To provide opportunities for continuous professional development, to include diversified educational activities.

  4. To generate, evaluate and disseminate scientific evidence to improve professional perioperative practice.

  5. To provide leadership in professional perioperative practice to influence health care delivery locally, nationally, and globally.

  6. Cooperate with professional associations, healthcare facilities, universities, industries, technical societies, research organizations, and governmental agencies on matters related to their missions.

  7. To otherwise lawfully adopt policies and conduct programs for the improvement of professional perioperative practices in UAE.

Strategic Plan

  • OR  Society align with ENA's mission and vision and adhere to international perioperative care standards. 

  • We are committed to optimizing surgical patients' safety and outcomes by driving evidence-based principles, practices, and proficiency in perioperative care through : 

  • Education and Training Programs: Offer workshops, seminars, and certification courses that promote evidence-based perioperative care practices.

  • Collaboration and Networking: Partner with other healthcare organizations, professionals, and industry leaders to share best practices and standards.

  • Public Awareness Campaigns: Educate the public about perioperative care standards and the role of healthcare professionals in ensuring patient safety.

Joining Criteria

Current Perioperative Registered Nurses: Actively involved in providing perioperative services.

Previously Registered Nurses: Individuals who have experience in OR, whether they are new or experts.

Retired Perioperative Nurses: Those who have provided direct or indirect perioperative services during their careers.

Support for the Mission: All members have to support the mission of the societies.

Latest Activities

ENA International Nurses Day 2025 In Collaboration with Strategic Partners

ICN Powerful Theme "Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens the Economy" On 12th of May, in conjunction with International...

Second UAE International Midwifery Conference (UAEIMC 2025)

Midwives: A Vital Solution to the Climate, Advocacy, Sustainability The ENA Midwifery Society represented by the society chairperson...

International Midwifery Day 2025

Theme of the year "Midwives are critical in each crisis" The Midwifery Society at Emirates Nursing Association has reaffirmed its belief...

Celebrate International Nurses Day 2025 with ENA: Exclusive Discounts Just for You

A token of Appreciation from Student and Early Career Nurses Society (SNEC) On May 12th, 2025 , the Emirates Nursing Association (ENA)...

RCSI Offer with Partnership on Online Programs

Explore this opportunity and Take the Advantage in advancing Education in Healthcare Management and Leadership The RCSI University of...

Exclusive Ramadan Offers for Healthcare and pharmaceutical

Yas Theme Parks offer  this Ramadan! As a special treat, now including SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and CLYMB Abu Dhabi  at no extra cost. We heard...

Extended Date of Application - Stay Tuned: Official Launch of "ENA Nursing and Midwifery Award"

Showcase Your Excellence and Innovation in Nursing Practice, Education, Leadership, and Community Engagement Here in UAE The Emirates...

The 7th Conference of Emirates Nursing Association Critical Care Chapter 2025

Be the Voice that Shapes the Future of Critical Care Nursing at ECCC Dubai 2025 Would like to join as speaker in the conference from UAE,...

UAE Midwifery Participation in the 3rd Annual International Midwifery Conference (SAM)

Theme “Beyond Borders: Global Perspectives in Midwifery Education, Practice and Research On behalf of the Emirates Nursing and Midwifery...

GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2025 and Special Rate for ENA Members

Come Together to Connect, Grow, and Strengthen our Skills to Better Support Families About GOLD Lactation Welcome to the GOLD Lactation...

Effective Communication in Nursing Workshop

Enabling Nursing Students Early in their Career Student and Early Career Nurses (SECN) Society under Emirates Nursing Association-ENA in...

Press Release: Second ENA National Chief Nursing Officers and Nursing Academic Leads

Theme: "One Voice, One Future" The Emirates Nursing Association held the Second National Forum for Clinical and Academic Nursing Leaders...

No current activities to display

Emirates Nursing Association

a non-profit organization

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday

08:00 - 16:00

Friday

08:00 - 12:30

We are happy to receive your feedback and inquiries, 

  • X
  • LinkedIn

© 2023 by Emirates Nursing Association.

bottom of page