Post Natal Unit Head Nurse

Antal International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dammam seeks a Head Nurse for the post-natal care unit. The role involves supervising nursing staff, ensuring quality care for mothers and infants, and participating in policy planning. Competitive tax-free salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Housing allowance

Transportation allowance

Food allowance

Flight tickets included

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in nursing, 3 as Head Nurse in post-natal and OB-Gyne units.
• Saudi license holder is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing activities and assigns duties in the unit.
• Educates new mothers on breastfeeding and infant care.

Skills

Fluent in English

Managerial skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Tools

Dataflow certification

Job description

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 7 years of experience in the same field and 3 years in a similar position as Head Nurse of the post-natal care unit and OB-Gyne unit.
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Dataflow certification is required.
• Saudi license holder is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Managerial skills.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes approved nursing techniques and interprets their purpose to nursing personnel in the unit.
• Assists in the clinical teaching of nursing students and trainees, providing them with adequate learning experiences.
• Cooperates with members of the healthcare team and personnel of other departments to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Assists in the acquisition of medical supplies, medicines, and equipment necessary for the unit.
• Assigns duties to professional and non-professional personnel in the unit.
• Supervises nursing activities in various settings, especially where patient care is required.
• Prepares unit reports on nursing-related matters.
• Orients new personnel to the unit and provides ongoing guidance.
• Identifies nursing service needs and problems and helps find solutions.
• Takes inventory of supplies and equipment and maintains proper records.
• Performs nursing duties requiring advanced skills.
• Identifies patients with social needs and refers them to relevant departments.

Participates in policy planning for the authority as part of the healthcare team.

• Interprets audit deficiencies and implements corrective measures to enhance patient care.
• Assists in preparing programs and budget proposals to meet the nursing needs of the unit.
• Participates in research activities aimed at improving nursing care.
• Performs related work as required by the authority.
• Oversees the nursing staff and operations of the postnatal care unit.
• Ensures high-quality care for new mothers and infants, develops care protocols, and manages staff performance.
• Addresses patient concerns and resolves issues promptly.
• Educates new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, and recovery processes.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary (tax-free).
• Accommodation, housing, transportation allowance, and food allowance provided.
• Flight tickets included.
• Annual bonus.