Adult Critical Care - Charge Nurse

Relocation:
Relocation to Saudi Arabia

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Good Standing Nursing License
• 4 years Experience

Are you a South African or Mauritian national looking for an exciting career opportunity abroad?

A prestigious hospital in the Eastern province of Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is seeking dedicated nurses to join their team.

This modern medical institution boasts a capacity of over 350 beds, providing a comprehensive range of health services. The hospital is proudly accredited by both the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCIA) and the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI).

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

License:

• Current and in Good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence

Experience:

• Minimum Four (4) years of experience out of which at least 1 year as a Charge Nurse in Critical Care

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate advanced nursing knowledge and clinical competence in Critical Care Unit.
• Act as an advisor and resource person within Critical Care Unit.
• Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team within the remit of the Registered Nurse (RN) license, to provide advanced nursing care, including nurse led clinics.
• Act as an advisor and resource person for current evidence-based nursing practice information in Critical Care Unit.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, their families and all members of the healthcare team.
• Function as a patient advocate.
• Maintain documentation and record keeping that verify activities according to department guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records, reports and results related to Critical Care Unit.
• Act as an expert educational resource for clinical staff and actively participate in teaching and mentoring of nursing, and multidisciplinary team in Critical Care Unit.
• Participate in research activities and ensure dissemination of relevant researches and best practice guidelines.
• Assess patient/family educational needs and readiness to learn, and patient/family discharge planning needs utilizing appropriate resources.
• Demonstrate respect, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families, other hospital employees, students and faculty.
• Advocate for excellence in patient care and patient rights.
• Lead and participate in the development of nursing initiatives or educational program that are aimed at improving patient quality and experience.
• Undertake clinical audit and clinical research that contribute to the development of knowledge and enhancement of nursing practice.
• Comply with and participate in Quality Improvement Projects and activities.
• Maintain infection control measures.
• Participate in the evaluation of systems and programs to maximize patient outcomes and cost effectiveness in the Critical Care Unit.
• Make recommendations for changes based on evidence-based practice and practice guidelines.
• Lead, develop and review policies, procedure, clinical practice guidelines and provide recommendations for system development.
• Serve as a professional role model, consultant and educator.
• Develop and utilize professional collegial networking, hospital employees, students and faculty.
• Assume responsibility for own actions, decisions and behaviors.
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of duties requiring a minimum amount of supervision or guidance.
• Perform other job related duties.

Benefits:

• Annual renewable employment contract
• 3-months probation
• 35 days annual leave
• Paid leaves (Annual / Medical Etc.) Plus Additional leaves (Holidays) as per Employment Contract
• Free Fully-Furnished Housing Accommodation with basic appliances will be provided
• Transportation facility will be provided from residence to workplace / vice versa
• Visa / Iqama (Resident Permit) will be provided at the cost of Employer
• Mobilization Air Ticket from Point of Origin will be provided
• Free Medical/health Insurance