Wound Care Nurse to be Based in Saudi Arabia

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

Job summary

A premier medical facility in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Wound Care Nurse. The role involves providing specialized care for patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence needs, including assessment, education, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Nurse license and wound care certification, along with strong patient management skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with specialized training in wound care.
• Experience in assessing and managing complex wounds.
• Ability to educate patients and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Consult and provide expert clinical resources for wound care.
• Assess and implement care plans for patients with wounds.
• Educate patients on skin care and wound management.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Wound Management

Patient Education

Collaboration

Research

Education

Registered Nurse License

Wound Care Certification

Job description

Our client, a premier medical facility, is currently looking for a Wound Care Nurse to be based in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. For this role, you will have the following responsibilities :

1. Serve as a consultant, expert clinical resource for patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence 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 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).
7. Provide education to patients and significant others regarding stoma care, peristomal skin care, and any considerations that should be reported to the physician.
8. Evaluate individual patient/family outcomes in response to the care plan and the WOC nurse’s clinical interventions.
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 toward wound healing and recommend changes in procedures or products as needed.
11. Provide educational opportunities to update healthcare professionals, including new staff, on 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 supply sources.
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.