Head Nurse - Saudi Arabia

Diaverum; Norway; On-site; NOK 705,000 - 942,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization located in Norway is seeking a Head Nurse to manage clinic resources and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate must have a Registered Nursing degree and at least 5 years of experience in dialysis, with prior managerial experience as Head Nurse Assistant. Responsibilities include staff management, clinical oversight, and quality assurance. Join a dedicated team where your contributions to renal care make a significant impact, and enjoy opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in dialysis.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Head Nurse Assistant.
• Successfully passed a Hemodialysis Training Program.
• Certified in BCLS and preferably in ACLS.
• Certified and registered with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff performance evaluations and scheduling based on patient needs.
• Control clinic operations to ensure quality patient care.
• Coordinate and set standards for quality care delivery.
• Communicate effectively with all team members and patients.
• Promote professional growth among nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership and Management Skills

Communications Skills

Clinical expertise

Problem-Solving and Decision-making

Monitoring and Education

Administrative Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Resilience

Education

Registered Nurse, Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

Computer Literate

Job description

Overview

Location: Riyadh, SA, 3734

Date Posted: 1 Dec 2025

Contract type: Work Type: On-site

Part Time / Full Time: Full Time

About Diaverum

We are a purpose-driven organization – delivering life-enhancing renal care because everyone deserves a fulfilling life. Our standardized, world-class care delivery sets us apart. Diaverum provides life enhancing renal care to patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), enabling them to live fulfilling lives. We are one of the world’s leading providers of renal care and the largest service provider in the Middle East. Our core service is hemodialysis, but our expertise stretches far beyond this. We offer support and treatments ranging from preventive care, peritoneal dialysis and home care to the coordinated management of patients’ comorbidities and transplant services. At the heart of what we do is our highly standardized proprietary care delivery model, supported by a continuously evolving digital infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our website – Diaverum Saudi Arabia

About the Role

Assumes a twenty-four hour responsibility for managing the human and material resources of the clinic in the best effective way in order to provide a proactive, safe and quality patient centered care in an environment which encourages staff to grow.

Key responsibilities

• Management of staff: Conducts timely performance evaluations for each staff member; appoints suitable staff to all necessary clinic assignments; counsels employees and advises Head of Cluster of appropriate actions; makes staff schedule changes to adjust for patient acuity levels and adequate clinic coverage; informs staff about implementation of Clinical Policies and Procedures; keeps Head of Cluster and Clinic Manager informed of problems or personnel issues; promotes open and participative communication among staff; maintains a flexible schedule to be available to staff members; provides a climate in which staff can participate in change or innovations; plans and supports the integration of new staff; responsible for new Employee Orientation, probation period and renewal Evaluation; evaluates with clinic mentors and assistant Head Nurse all new medical staff after probation period.
• Management of the Clinic: Controls and directs the clinic to encourage quality patient care and staff satisfaction; works as part of the Facility Management Team; develops safety, cleanliness, and security standards for the clinic; responsible for the clinic infection control programs; evaluates and monitors the use and replacement of equipment and supplies (supplies ordering, stock control, evaluation of new products, training on new products); promotes Diaverum product strategy; uses supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner; maintenance of water plant and all medical and other equipment.
• Management of Care: Coordinates and sets standards for the delivery of quality care; assists with development of clinic-specific standards; ensures utilization of quality assurance standards and protocols; assigns patient care according to patient needs and staff capabilities; supervises and evaluates the quality of care through patient rounds and quality assurance projects; serves as a member of the Quality Management Committee; participates in Quality Management Review meetings; reviews and analyzes incident reports; participates in clinic audits and ISO and other quality certifications.
• Management and Communication: Interacts effectively with patients, family and staff to maintain standards of professional care; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural and religious beliefs; communicates using recognized medical terminology; promotes positive working relationships within the team; facilitates and supports the integration of new patients; ensures patients receive appropriate information and that the patient education programme is implemented.
• Educational Responsibilities: Promotes professional growth and development of nursing staff; identifies learning needs; coordinates ongoing professional development; plans continuous staff clinic education; assumes responsibility for own learning and development; acts as role model; ensures implementation and supervision of the d.academy Nurse Education program.

Qualifications

• Education: Registered Nurse, Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in dialysis
• Minimum 2 Years’ Experience As Head Nurse Assistant
• Successfully passed a Hemodialysis Training Program
• Certified in BCLS and preferably in ACLS
• Certified and registered with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Skills

• Leadership and Management Skills, Communications Skills, Clinical expertise, Problem-Solving and Decision-making, Monitoring and Education, Administrative Skills, Emotional Intelligence and Resilience

Languages

• Good communication skill preferably both in English and Arabic

IT Skills

• Computer Literate

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-driven and growing healthcare organization that values competence, inspiration, and passion.

Join a global team where your contribution matters — and where every role supports the delivery of life-enhancing renal care.