Head Nurse

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Head Nurse to supervise the nursing unit's operational activities. The role requires ensuring optimal quality care, managing staff assignments, and adhering to infection control guidelines. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of nursing experience, with 3 years in a senior level role. The position also entails training staff, conducting meetings, and enhancing patient experiences. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required, with preferred certifications in CPR and advanced life support.

Qualifications

• Minimum Six (6) years of relevant nursing experience.
• At least Three (3) years of experience at a Senior Nursing level.
• Preferred certifications in BLS, ACLS or NRP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operational activities of the nursing unit.
• Ensure efficient department performance and monitor patient care.
• Distribute staff assignments based on competency levels.
• Prepare staff schedules and monitor staff performance.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing training & guidance

Knowledge of infection control procedures

Handling departmental equipment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose / Objective

Responsible to provide clinical and administrative supervision of day to day unit operational activities to ensure providing optimal quality care within the scope of service of the department. Head Nurse is responsible to ensure that all Nursing staff are well trained and competent to perform their tasks/ job in efficient and safe way.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Ensure efficient and effective department performance by monitoring patient flow and the delivered care by multidisciplinary team.
• Do daily round on all patient to ensure that they are receiving the expected Nursing care and check their needs.
• Distribute daily staff assignment and allocation as per their level of competency and type of patient and fairly way.
• Review and recommend and approve staff request (leave, overtime etc.) on the system.
• Attend patient concerns/ complaints and take the correction measures to avoid reoccurrence.
• Conduct meeting with the staff on weekly/ monthly basis, minutes to be recorded and communicated properly.
• Adhere and ensure staff adherence to infection control guidelines and other JCIA/ CBAHI Standards.
• Provide patient and family with the required education.
• Prepare the required reports on a timely basis.
• Ensure staff have complete and update HR requirements:
  • Certificates
  • Competencies
  • Orientations
  • Evaluations
  • License (valid)
• Prepare staff schedule/ rotas and ensure proper coverage per shift.
• Monitor staff performance, attendance and other behavior, maintain proper record and evidence to identify staff needs.
• Review incidents, staff performance to establish:
  • Staff development program
  • Department education learning assessment in coordination with HR and education department.
• Participate in staff training and education activities.
• Attend Nursing Administration meetings.
• Participate in hospital committees.
• Prepare and monitor department quality indicator and KPIs.
• Adhere and ensure staff adherence to Nursing documentation.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Perform certain Nursing procedures related to the unit.
• Participate in, and lead person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education/ Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Experience

Minimum Six (6) years of relevant experience and Three (3) years experience at Senior Nursing level.

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training

• Certification: BLS, ACLS or NRP, relevant certifications – Preferred
• Licensing: Saudi Council & Licensed from Country of Origin

Skills

Handling & knowledge of departmental equipment’s infection control & procedures patient care effective communication nursing training & guidance