Operating Room Staff Nurse (RN)

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc.; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah is seeking an experienced Operating Room Staff Nurse (RN) to deliver comprehensive perioperative care. You will work with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to assess patients, plan care, and support surgical teamwork.

Requirements include a BSc in Nursing, classroom-based degree completion, and Saudi KHSC registration. Minimum two years' OR experience (scrub role) in acute-care settings; prior experience from NA/WE/AU/NZ

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Perform preoperative assessments and verify identity, procedure, site, allergies, and history.
• Prepare OR, equipment, instruments, supplies, and medications for procedures.
• Serve as circulating RN and coordinate nursing care during surgery.
• Maintain patient safety and act as advocate during the procedure.
• Participate in surgical safety checks and time-outs.
• Assist with positioning, aseptic technique, and sterile field maintenance.
• Coordinate with surgical team, anesthesia, and other staff.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Circulating RN

Scrub nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Sterile field maintenance

Job description

Operating Room 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 Operating Room 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 Operating Room 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 Operating Room (Scrub Nurse).
• 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:

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures.
• Perform preoperative patient assessments and verify the patient’s identity, procedure, surgical site, allergies, medical history, and relevant clinical information.
• Review the patient’s medical record, surgical consent, laboratory results, diagnostic reports, and preoperative orders.
• Prepare the operating room, equipment, instruments, supplies, and medications required for scheduled procedures.
• Serve as the circulating RN during surgical procedures and coordinate nursing care throughout the operative period.
• Maintain patient safety and act as the patient’s advocate throughout the surgical procedure.
• Participate in surgical safety checks, including patient identification, procedure verification, site verification, and surgical time-out.
• Assist with safe positioning of patients according to the procedure and individual clinical needs.
• Apply appropriate measures to prevent pressure injuries, nerve injuries, falls, hypothermia, and other perioperative complications.
• Maintain and monitor aseptic technique and support maintenance of the sterile field.
• Coordinate communication between the surgical team, anesthesia team, and other healthcare professionals.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and arrange required equipment, instruments, implants, medications, and supplies.
• Perform and document surgical counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and other applicable items according to hospital policy.
• Operate and monitor specialized surgical equipment as required and within demonstrated competency.
• Assist with specimen identification, handling, labeling, and documentation according to hospital policy.
• Administer medications and treatments within the RN’s scope of practice and hospital policies.
• Monitor the patient’s condition during the procedure and promptly communicate changes to the surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Assist with emergency interventions and resuscitation when required.
• Maintain accurate and complete intraoperative documentation.
• Participate in the safe transfer of patients from the operating room to the recovery area or other appropriate clinical unit.
• Provide appropriate handover regarding the patient’s condition, procedure, medications, blood loss, drains, specimens, and other relevant information.
• Participate in postoperative patient care and follow-up as required by the surgical service.
• Assist in the scrub role when trained and assigned, including preparation and maintenance of the sterile field and handling surgical instruments and supplies.
• Follow infection prevention, sterilization, environmental safety, and surgical safety policies.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, audits, staff education, and professional development.