Nurse jobs in Saudi Arabia

• Provides wide range of direct and complex nursing care to Critical Care requiring advanced nursing skills; functions as a preceptor and role model for new hires and other identified staff; acts as back up charge nurse when oriented.
• Provides total, direct nursing care to patients requiring advanced, skilled or complex care; completes specific critical care competencies as identified by supervisor.
• Sets up, monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines, oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP).
• Analyzes, interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, etc.
• Assists clinicians with procedures such as central line insertions, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol and initiates ACLS protocols.
• Monitors patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institutes appropriate interventions.
• Prioritizes nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs and plan of care.
• Represents unit or department on committees, special interest groups, and task forces.
• Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians and other employees) with courtesy, respect and caring behaviors.
• Always answers a patient’s call light/bell and takes the initiative to assist the patient.
• Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior.
• Maintains confidentiality by choosing the appropriate persons, time and place for patient-related discussions.
• Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
• Supports unit culture of quality and safety.
• Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception.
• Frequently checks for and reads all communications/minutes.
• Precepts new hires and nursing interns and mentors nursing staff with identified needs.
• Assists clinicians with more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Performs procedures requiring advanced competency skills or training in expanded nursing roles.

3 years International Diploma or Bachelor Degree.

5 years minimum clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, to include 2 years experience in Critical Care unit is required.

• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Completion of Critical Care Course or additional years' experience in lieu of formal course.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic desirable.