Assistant Head Nurse - Care Ward B (Pediatric Nursing)

Job description / Role

Description
• Scope of Service: Care Ward B - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• HOURS OF OPERATION: 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
• No. of Beds: 26
• Care Ward B (CWB) is a twenty six bed ward, which provides acute care to pediatric hematology and oncology patients from 1 month to 14 years of age. The Unit consists of four negative air pressure rooms for isolation and sixteen positive air pressure rooms.

This child-friendly unit is located at the King Fahad Center for Children's Cancer.

The majority of the children admitted to the center are infants, toddlers and pre-school age, although we do admit up to age 14 years old. On rare occasions adolescents are admitted if the patient is still under the care of the pediatric hematology/oncology physician. One sitter or parent must stay with the patient to reduce trauma of hospitalization.

Benefits
• The Hospitals generous benefits package is beyond comparison to packages you can receive in your home country. Take a moment to consider the attractive, potentially tax-free salary, generous leave time, free Hospital housing, free medical & dental care, in addition to airline tickets, recreational facilities, relocation allowance, severance bonus, and remarkable service bonuses.
• Our client hospital allows you to gain experience with some of the world's foremost Medical professionals.
• Education and Development
• Career Planning and development.
• Continuing professional development.
• Personal and professional opportunities
• Opportunities for attendance at professional association meetings, conferences and seminars.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Evidence must be provided.
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure from country of origin required. Evidence must be provided.
• Four (4) years hospital experience as a registered nurse with at least one (1) year of nursing leadership experience required. Evidence must be provided.
• Currently working in Pediatric or Adult Oncology nursing specialty area, or, past or current participant in the Management Development Program is a requirement. Evidence must be provided.

About the Company

Professional Connections International Healthcare Recruitment Agency

Professional Connections, often referred to as Profco, is an international healthcare recruitment specialist. Profco is working to help placing credentialed nurses, doctors and allied health professionals in exciting opportunities with leading hospitals around the world. International assignments are a great way for nurses and other healthcare professionals to broaden their experience and to see how healthcare is delivered in other countries, while at the same time enhancing their career prospects as they gain experience in different parts of the world.