Director of Nursing / Nursing Manager

The Legends Agency; Muhayil; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized healthcare provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Director of Nursing / Nursing Manager to lead nursing operations across hospital and ambulatory services. This role entails managing all nursing services to ensure high-quality patient care, developing nursing policies, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, an RN license, and 5+ years in a senior management role, with proficiency in English and advantageous Arabic language skills.

Qualifications

• Current valid RN license in country of origin and Saudi Council registration.
• 5+ years in a senior nursing management role in a hospital setting.
• Proficient in English; Arabic language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing operations across the hospital and ambulatory services.
• Manage and direct all nursing services to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, systems, and staffing structures.

Skills

Senior nursing management

Healthcare quality standards

Infection control

Policy development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Director of Nursing / Nursing Manager

Lead Nursing Excellence in a Specialized Healthcare Environment – Saudi Arabia

Muhayil, Saudi Arabia | R60 000 – R90 000 CTC per month

About Our Client

Our client is a specialized healthcare provider in Saudi Arabia, focused on delivering high-quality patient care and aligned with national health programs. They offer a structured environment with strong clinical governance and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The Role: Director of Nursing / Nursing Manager

This role leads all nursing operations across the hospital and ambulatory services. You will oversee planning, direction, and control of nursing care, ensuring compliance with health regulations and internal quality standards. The position also plays a critical part in executive-level planning, policy formulation, and organisational development.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years experience as Director or Assistant Director of Nursing in an accredited hospital
• Manage and direct all nursing services to deliver high-quality patient care
• Develop and implement nursing policies, systems, and staffing structures
• Ensure nurse assignments align with qualifications, licensure, and patient acuity
• Lead internal quality programs including QA and CQI initiatives
• Serve on hospital-wide committees (e.g. Pharmacy, Infection Control, Medical Records)
• Oversee training, professional development, and retention of nursing staff
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health and licensing board regulations
• Participate in executive-level planning and healthcare operations
• Recommend resources for staffing, space, and equipment needs
• Ensure safe practices in infection control, equipment use, and medication management

About You

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Current valid RN license in country of origin and Saudi Council registration
• 5+ years in a senior nursing management role in a hospital setting
• Proficient in English; Arabic language skills advantageous
• Strong knowledge of healthcare quality standards, infection control, and staff education
• Decisive, innovative leader with sound judgment and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Skilled in policy development, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance