Registered Nurse - Emergency Department Triage

Professional Connections (Profco)

Saudi Arabia

Ref: RP057-55

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

PRIMARY PATIENT DIAGNOSES:
* Disaster Triage -to give most effective care to greatest number of patients.
* Non Disaster Triage -to give the maximum care for every pediatric patients 0 to 14 years old with the following case presentation;
* Pediatric trauma, medical and surgical emergencies which are categorize according to the CTAS guidelines and time frames from Registered Nurse (RN) assessment to the Physician's assessment.
* Level 1- Resuscitation. Patient with life threatening condition and to be seen by both RN and Physicians immediately.
* Level 2- Emergent. Patient with potential life, limb and sight threatening conditions which will be seen by RN immediately and Physicians within 15 minutes.
* Level 3 - Urgent. Patients with significant respiratory compromise which will be seen by both RN and Physicians within 30 minutes.
* Level 4- Less Urgent. Patient with mild to moderate discomfort which will be seen by RN and Physicians within 60 minutes.
* Level 5 - Non Urgent. Patients with condition that can be seen by both RN and Physician within 120 minutes.

NURSING PROCEDURES:
* Two-tiered System of triage utilizing Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CATS).
* First Stage Triage Reception - RN led triage -Primary triage.
* Second Stage Assessment Room - Team approach by Triage RN and Physician to the following;
* Identify patient requiring immediate care.
* Determining appropriate area for patient treatment.
* Nursing assessment of patient according to the CTAS guidelines and re-triaging when applicable.
* Utilizing and activating clinical pathways and protocols.

Benefits
* Generous Tax Free Salary. Each case individually negotiated. Calculated for years of experience and for post graduate education.
* One year renewable contract. If you renew for a 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 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 current Nursing license
* Diploma in Nursing (Western standard)
* Two (2) years current clinical experience in specific area of practice
* Specific Certification as Required in area of assignment
* English Language Skills
* Computer Skills: Proficient

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.

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Nurse salaries in Saudi Arabia

Average monthly compensation
SAR 5,500

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