Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Day Surgical

Job description / Role

Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Day Surgical OR in Al Madinah

Category
Nursing and Midwifery

Speciality
Day Surgery/Surgical short stay

Location
Al Madinah

Hospital
Professional Connections is contracted to hire European, Australian, New Zealand and US passport holders only for this hospital.

On 26 September 2018, The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques has made an announcement to transform Al Meeqat Hospital in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah into a specialized hospital, integrated with King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (General Organization). The construction of Al Meeqat Hospital is still ongoing and current review and assessment for the design of the facility is being done for the repurposing in accordance to the KFSH&RC standards.

When completed and fully operational, Al Meeqat Hospital will provide high-end healthcare services to its patients. Al Meeqat Hospital has a 300-bed capacity.

This project contributes to the Organization's goal to expand its services throughout the Kingdom and gives emphasis to the reputation of KFSH&RC as a leading national medical institution and its ability to deliver the highest standards of providing medical care.

Description
- Job Title: Clinical Nurse Coordinator
- Department: Various
- Reporting To:

Summary:
- Provides support and education to staff and patients in the specific specialty areas.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Provides assessment, plan of care, and evaluation of specific patient population and provides follow up care as necessary.
- Demonstrates collaborative multi-disciplinary partnerships working towards the achievements of constant improvement in quality patient care. Acts as a consultant to the multidisciplinary team during the patients treatment.
- Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and protocols related to clinical specialty in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team incorporating evidence based practice. Evaluates and modifies as required.
- Coordinates and documents patient care utilizing the nursing care plan, medical records, teaching material, and patient teaching records. Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
- Assists in promoting and sharing knowledge via mentorship in line with relevant research and evidence based practice. Develops and coordinates written and verbal educational programs for nursing staff in conjunction with Nursing Development and Saudization (ND&S) personnel.
- Coordinates and participates in routine patient care review meetings and case conferences as required.
- Maintains records and data collection in area of responsibility. Develops written statistical and graphical reports indicating development and advancement towards program goals and objectives.
- Liaises with internal and external organizations in the exchange of information, benchmarking, and in the coordination of activities relating to best practice in clinical specialty.
- Contributes to decreasing the length of stay/waiting time as per unit specific data.
- Participates in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication. Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.
- Contributes to the retention of all staff to meet the assigned area specific turnover rate goal. Actively welcomes new staff/students to the assigned area and participates in retention activities.
- Reports equipment failures, safety and security issues, and/or reduction of supply inventory to head nurse or designee.
- Contributes to the achievement of cost efficiency savings in assigned area. Maintains an awareness of resource utilization, exercising care in the ordering, and use of equipment and materials.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned. Contributes to special projects/assignments linked to nursing strategic priorities and professional practice model.
- Develops and sustains own knowledge, skills and professional awareness and maintains a professional profile. Provides documented evidence of performance and maintenance of skills consistent with position.
- Participates in staff orientation aimed at developing competence and performance. Assists in maintaining a suitable learning environment and acts as a preceptor/mentor in the supervision and teaching of nursing students and new staff to develop their competence.
- Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
- Participates in self and other's education, training and development, as applicable.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits
- Generous tax-free income.
- Lucrative benefits package to include free fully furnished accommodation, free healthcare, free flights and 54 days paid leave per year.
- Other benefits +++

Requirements

Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.

Experience Required
- Four (4) years of experience is required.

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.