Head Nurse Labor and Delivery

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• 3 years of experience in the same field and same position as labor and delivery head nurse.
• Managerial skills.
• Dataflow is a must.
• Saudi license holder is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the clinical teaching of nursing, providing them with adequate learning experiences.
• Cooperates with members of the health care team and personnel of other departments in providing patients total needs.
• Recognizes area-specific competencies and assesses nurses' ability to apply.
• Assists in the acquisition of medical supplies, medicines, and equipment necessary in the unit.
• Assigns duties to professional and non-professional personnel in the unit.
• Supervises nursing activities in a variety of settings, especially where patient care is required.
• Prepares unit report on matters pertaining to nursing.
• Orients new personnel to the unit and provides them with continuous guidance.
• Identifies nursing services needs and problems and assists in their solutions.
• Takes inventory of supplies and equipment and maintains proper records.
• Identifies patients with social needs and refers them to the relevant department.
• Participates as part of the health care team in policy planning for the Authority.
• Interprets audit deficiencies and provides corrective measures to capture improved patient care.
• Assists in the preparation of programs and budget proposals to meet the nursing needs of the unit.
• Performs related work as required by the approved Authority.
• Ability to supervise and instruct professional and non-professional personnel in the application of nursing techniques to routine and complex patient care situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the public, and patients.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Ability to motivate and lead personnel in emergencies.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary free from tax.
• Accommodation provided (housing, transportation, flight tickets, etc.).