Nursing Specialist

Baraya Extended Care; Abha; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Baraya Extended Care in Abha, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver advanced critical care to ICU patients. You will monitor patients, manage life‑support equipment, administer high‑risk medications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based care.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, a valid SCFHS license, BLS, and ACLS/PALS certifications, with at least 2 years of critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) – Mandatory.
• Current and valid professional nursing license (SCFHS license).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS) Mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in critical care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring and assessment of the patients.
• Administer high-risk medications and titrate IV drips as per protocol.
• Operate and monitor advanced medical equipment including ventilators and cardiac monitors.
• Implement physician orders and elevate changes in patient condition promptly.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the wider care team.
• Support and educate family members on care plans and patient conditions.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Ventilator management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Medication administration

Team communication

Clinical decision making

Education

BSN

SCFHS license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

Monitors

Ventilators

Infusion pumps

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering advanced nursing care to critically ill patients in the unit. The nurse utilizes strong clinical judgment and expertise in critical care to monitor patients, manage life-support equipment, administer medications, and coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care. The (RN) plays a key role in patient stabilization, recovery, and family support.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Educations and Certificates:

• - Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) – Mandatory.
• - Current and valid professional nursing license (SCFHS license).
• - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS) Mandatory.

Experience:

• - Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in critical care settings.

Skills and Professional Knowledge:

• - Advanced clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• - Ability to manage critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patients
• - Skilled in emergency interventions and life‑saving procedures
• - Familiarity with protocols, medication administration, and safety standards
• - Proficient in electronic documentation and use of equipment (e.g., monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators)
• - Strong communication, teamwork, and decision‑making abilities

Language:

• - Proficiency in English (written, spoken, and reading) is required; Arabic is considered a plus.

Roles and Responsibilities (But not limited to)

General Roles and Responsibilities:

• - Provide continuous monitoring and assessment of the patients
• - Administer high-risk medications and titrate IV drips as per protocol
• - Operate and monitor advanced medical equipment including ventilators and cardiac monitors
• - Implement physician orders and elevate changes in patient condition promptly
• - Communicate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the wider care team
• - Support and educate family members on care plans and patient conditions

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• - Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation
• - Perform emergency procedures such as CPR, code blue response, and rapid assessments
• - Adhere to infection control practices and safety policies
• - Participate in patient rounds, audits, and quality improvement activities
• - Mentor and guide junior nursing staff in unit practices and standards