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Ref: RP057-1178
Job description / Role
Join the most prestigious organisation in The Middle East.
Our client hospital which has a 2000 bed capacity, is based in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia. The facility includes the largest dedicated Children's Hospital in the Middle East which opened in June 2015. A state-of-the art developments such as Cardiac and Liver Center; Emergency Care and Trauma Center continues to be the best Trauma Care Center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is ranked as the 4th Emergency Care Center outside the United States of America, to provide (PHTLS) Pre-Hospital Trauma and Life Support program. Dental, Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care, Long Term Care/ Rehabilitation, Other adult and pediatric services provided include: Surgical and Medical wards, Oncology. Obstetrics and Gynecology (Labor and Delivery, Oncology, Antenatal and Post Partum wards); Oncology, Neonatal ICU, Operating Rooms, Ambulatory Care Center, Home Health Care Program, VIP Wards, Royal Suite, College of Medicine and Nursing College.
Description
Job Title: Nurse Manager
Responsible to: Director, Clinical Nursing
Basic Function :
Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian National Guard-Health Affairs and the Division of Nursing Services, assumes 24 hour accountability for overall unit management and for the deliver of unlit nursing care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Principle Duties:
* Clinical Practice:
* Ensures patient care activities are within established hospital, divisional and unit specific guidelines, policies and procedures, standards and protocols, etc.
* Facilitates care provided and assesses staff by maintaining high visibility (80% clinical presence) to patients/families and staff on area(s).
* Provides leadership and a resource role in the provision of patient care and other unit activities.
* Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and staff of other departments.
Administration:
* Staff Management to include recruitment, education, training, evaluation and development, as well as preparation and delegation of work schedules and workflow.
* Maintains an open door communication policy for unit staff.
* Reviews, plans, manages and monitors the unit budget.
* Participates in Committees and work groups as required.
* Develops and implements unit level strategic plan in line with Nursing Services strategic plans.
* Develops, modifies and ensures implementation of Policies and Procedures in the area assigned.
* Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the delivery of patient care and unit/clinic operational management functions.
* Conducts staff meetings and maintains minutes.
* Maintains all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generates reports as required.
Education & Research:
* Assesses, develop and then monitors the effectiveness of standards of care and nursing unit policies and procedures.
* Assumes responsibility for own professional growth.
* Participate in teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical students, Interns and Residents.
Quality:
* Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment.
* Works with all health care team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient care outcomes.
* Develops, implements and participates in Quality improvement processes and activities
* Complies with hospital infection control and safety protocols.
Professionalism:
* Serves as a professional role model, teacher and resource person.
* Develops and utilizes professional collegial networking.
* Demonstrates respect, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families other hospital employees, students and faculty.
* Advocates for excellence in patient care and for patient rights.
* Assumes responsibility for own decisions and actions.
* Demonstrates initiative in the performance of duties.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
* Generous Tax-Free Salary. Each case individually negotiated. Calculated for years of experience and for postgraduate education.
* One-year renewable contract. If you renew for the second year, you will receive one month salary as a recontracting bonus.
* Holidays: 61 days paid leave per year. (Annual leave and public holidays)
* Return flight to your nearest international airport (Point of Hire) at beginning and end of the contract.
* Midyear ticket to your point of hire.
* Free fully furnished western accommodation.
* Free healthcare.
* Recreation centres at all hospitals free of charge.
* Free utilities. Cable TV available with up to 250 channels.
* High-speed internet.
Requirements
* Registered Nurse with a current Nursing license
* Bachelor Degree in Nursing (Western standard)
* Specific Certification as required in area of assignment
* Three (3) years current clinical experience in specific area plus two (2) years in comparable management position
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.