Acute Care Admission Unit Staff Nurse (RN)

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Furnished accommodation

Health insurance

Annual transportation

Job summary

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah seeks an experienced Staff Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing care within the Acute Care Admission Unit. You will assess patients, plan and deliver care, monitor progress, and collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a BSN, classroom-based nursing degree, and active RN licensure with SCHS registration where applicable; minimum two years in acute care with ICU/ED exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited institution.
• Nursing degree completed through classroom-based study.
• Must meet Saudi Commission for Health Specialties classification and registration.
• Current and valid RN license in candidate's country of residence.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess patients admitted from the Emergency Department, clinics, or other areas.
• Perform comprehensive admission assessments including history, meds, allergies, and safety risks.
• Document vital signs and clinical data accurately in the EMR.
• Escalate changes in patient condition to physicians and care teams promptly.
• Administer medications and therapies as ordered and monitor responses.
• Coordinate admissions and transfers to appropriate units and provide thorough handovers.

Job description

Acute Care Admission Unit Staff Nurse (RN) Jobs at KFSH&RC Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Advance your nursing career with King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading specialist and tertiary-care hospitals.

These Acute Care Department nursing jobs offer experienced Registered Nurses the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary clinical environment while gaining valuable international healthcare experience in Jeddah.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

KFSH&RC provides specialized and complex patient care supported by experienced multidisciplinary teams. For Acute Care nurses, this is an opportunity to strengthen clinical skills, experience a different healthcare system and build an internationally recognized career.

Your experience and commitment may be rewarded with an attractive benefits package that includes tax-free income, SIGN-ON BONUS generous paid vacation, furnished accommodation, healthcare coverage and annual transportation benefits. Review our salary and benefits nurses package for further information. Benefits vary according to the hospital and employment contract.

Jeddah city offers an appealing Red Sea lifestyle, combining a vibrant international community, beautiful waterfront, rich culture and year-round sunshine with the opportunity to advance your nursing career

Summary

The Staff Nurse , provides professional nursing care in accordance with the mission, vision and values of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre.

Working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals, the nurse assesses patients, plans and delivers appropriate nursing care, monitors clinical progress and responds effectively to changes in patients’ conditions.

Education/Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• The nursing degree must have been completed through classroom-based study. Online or distance-learning nursing degrees are not accepted.
• Must meet Saudi Commission for Health Specialties classification and registration requirements for Nurse Specialist.

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of current, full-time clinical experience following completion of the nursing qualification.
• Current experience must be in an acute-care hospital.
• Current clinical experience in ICU or Emergency Department
• Current nursing experience must be from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.

License:

• Current and good-standing Registered Nurse license or registration permitting practice in the candidate’s country of residence.
• Must hold current professional nursing license from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and assess patients admitted from the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, procedural areas, operating rooms, or other healthcare facilities.
• Complete comprehensive nursing admission assessments, including medical history, current condition, medications, allergies, pain, functional status, and safety risks.
• Obtain and document vital signs and other relevant clinical assessments.
• Identify changes in the patient’s condition and promptly escalation concerns to the appropriate physician or clinical team.
• Review patient diagnoses, treatment plans, orders, laboratory results, and diagnostic information.
• Perform medication reconciliation and identify discrepancies or potential medication-related concerns.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to physician orders and hospital policies.
• Initiate nursing interventions based on the patient’s condition and established care plans.
• Monitor patients for signs of clinical deterioration and respond appropriately, including activating rapid response or emergency services when required.
• Coordinate patient admissions and transfers to the appropriate inpatient unit based on clinical needs and bed availability.
• Provide clear and accurate handover to the receiving nursing team.
• Communicate relevant patient information to physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families regarding the admission process, treatment plan, medications, procedures, and expected course of care.
• Assist patients and families with questions or concerns related to their hospital admission.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure that admission documentation, orders, assessments, and required forms are completed accurately.
• Assist with patient preparation for diagnostic tests, procedures, or transfer to another clinical area.
• Maintain patient safety through appropriate fall prevention, infection prevention, pressure injury prevention, and other safety measures.
• Support efficient patient flow and timely movement of patients to inpatient units.
• Collaborate with bed management, physicians, inpatient units, allied health professionals, and other departments to facilitate admissions and transfers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and clinical practice activities.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.