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Job description / Role
Category
Nursing and Midwifery
Speciality
Medical/ Surgical
Location
Riyadh
Hospital
To apply for a post through Professional Connections at this hospital you should hold a European, North American, Australian or New Zealand passport as we are contracted by our client hospital to source from these territories only.
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
• Unit Profile:
• Unit Name Ward 20 Acute Medical
• Patient Population: Adult: Mixed Gender
• Hours of Operation: 24 hours / 7 days per week
• #of Beds: 22 Beds
• Occupancy Rate: 100%
Primary Patient Diagnoses:
• General Medical
• CVA
• Diabetes Mellitus
• DVT
• Patients with multi-organ system failure-Geriatrics
• Isolated patients-MRSA, VRE, MDRO
• Sickle Cell Crisis
Nursing Procedures:
• Tracheostomy Care
• Suctioning
• I.V. Infusions including Cannulation
• Oxygen Therapy
• Chest Tube Management
• Nasogastric and PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) care
• Urinary Catheterization
• Diagnostic, Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
• NGT insertion
• Insertion of CVP lines, Administration of Blood and Blood products
• Patient Controlled Analgesia
• Phlebotomy
• Patient and Family Education
Benefits
• It is our client's aim to attract highly educated, skilled and experienced staff and in order to facilitate this, they have increased the salary for nurses. Our client has consistently been an attractive destination for nurses over the years and this great news will only ensure that they continue to be one of the best opportunities we have to offer.
What can you expect?
• Working for this employer, you can expect an all-around competitive package including:
• Attractive tax-free salary
• Free flights, accommodation and utilities
• Free recreation (gym, swimming pool, etc)
• Free transport to and from work
• Approx. 9 weeks paid leave + free mid-year flight ticket
• Medical coverage
• Continuous professional development
• Career progression
Requirements
Requirements
Education
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited institution- Essential; or Diploma in Nursing (Western standard for those who graduated before the availability of Bachelor Degree) - Essential
• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse- Essential
• Specific Certification as required in area of assignment - Preferred
Work Experience
• Minimum of 3 (three) years' current clinical nursing experience following licensure/ registration in the country of origin with basic leadership experience - Essential
• Meet additional requirements for specialty areas as defined in the addendum when hired/ transferred to those special units- Essential
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.