Wound Care Nurse / Tissue Viability Nurse- UK / Europe Based Candidate

Black Pearl; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia is looking for a dedicated Wound Care or Tissue Viability Nurse. The role involves consulting on complex wound care, educating patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, possess strong clinical skills, and have relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with wound care experience.
• Certifications in wound management preferred.
• Compassionate and dedicated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult and provide expert care for patients with wounds and ostomies.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound management.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for patient care plans.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Wound Management

Critical Thinking

Education & Communication

Education

Nursing Degree

Wound Care Certification

Job description

Our client, a premier healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Wound Care or Tissue Viability Nurse to join their team.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Serve as a consultant, expert clinical resource for patients with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence needs.
2. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and re-assess (as indicated) the care of patients with abdominal stomas, acute or chronic wounds (draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers), and/or continence concerns.
3. Provide appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue (conservative sharp debridement, silver nitrate [AgNO3] cauterization of non-proliferative wound edges, hypergranulation tissue, or to control minor bleeding).
4. Provide appropriate education to patients, patients undergoing ostomy surgery, and caregivers regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management.
5. Mark the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement, considering the patient’s anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle.
6. Assess the stoma and its functioning, and recommend appropriate procedures for stoma care (measures/fits a pouching system, teaches care of stoma/peristomal skin, and pouch management).
7. Provide education to patients and significant others regarding stoma care, peristomal skin, and any special considerations that should be reported to the physician.
8. Evaluate individual patient/family outcomes in response to the care plan and the clinical interventions of the WOC nurse.
9. Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate care with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members to implement the care plan and meet rehabilitation needs for patients with WOC needs.
10. Evaluate progress or lack thereof toward wound healing and recommend changes in procedures or products as needed.
11. Offer educational opportunities to update healthcare professionals, including new staff, about current guidelines and standards of care for patients with WOC needs or risks.
12. Develop and monitor standards of care, and assist in formulating and evaluating procedures, protocols, and policies to maintain best practices.
13. Engage in research, quality outcomes measurement, and safety projects as appropriate.
14. Assist with the selection and instruction of patients in using appropriate pouching systems and accessories, including sourcing supplies.
15. Provide outpatient services, including home healthcare.
16. Coordinate discharge plans, including follow-up visits with the WOC nurse and referrals for home health services if needed.