#14952 Nurse Manager - Labour & Delivery |
| Category | Nursing and Midwifery |
|---|---|
| Speciality | Labour ward/ Delivery Suite |
| Location | Taif |
| Salary min | On Application SAR |
| Salary max | On Application SAR |
| Hospital | Newly commissioned hospital in Taif City – King Salman Specialized Hospital (300 Bed Capacity). ). This newly opened hospital forms part of the efforts of the government in expanding healthcare facilities across the regions utilizing state of the art facilities and world class standards. Taif City is located in the western side of Saudi Arabia with an estimated population of 688,693 people, making it the 6th most populous city in the kingdom. It is considered the summer capital of Saudi Arabia and enjoys a moderate weather on higher slopes with an elevation of 1,879 m (6,165 ft). The city is connected to the nearby resort town of Al-Hada via the iconic Highway 15 (Taif – Al-Hada Road). Taif City plays an active role in the agricultural output of Saudi Arabia where cultivation of grapes, pomegranate, figs, roses and honey are grown and harvested. It is known as "City of the Roses" as it actively manufactures the traditional Rose Attar aka Rose water. To apply for a post through Professional Connections at this hospital, you must hold a UK, European, Australian or New Zealand passport. Our client contracts us to represent applicants from these territories. |
| Description | Job Title: Nurse Manager Reporting to: Immediate Superior Basic Function: Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs responsible for managing the activities and functions of the assigned nursing unit/area by ensuring continuous operations and delivery of quality nursing care are provided to achieve optimal patient outcomes in line with all relevant policies and standards. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage the services and activities of the assigned nursing unit including planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the delivery of patient care and unit/clinic operational management functions. • Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to the area. Maintain a high visibility (80% clinical presence) to ensure that patient care activities are within established hospital, divisional and unit specific guidelines, policies and procedures, standards and protocols. • Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and staff of other departments. Develop and utilize professional collegial networking. Maintain an open door policy for unit staff. • Coordinate teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical students, Interns and Residents. Work with all health care team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient care outcomes. • Ensure provision of patient and family education based on needs assessment, readiness and discharge planning, utilizing appropriate resources. • Identify opportunities for improvement within the unit and develop, lead, implement and participate in quality improvement processes and activities. Act as department liaison in nursing and or hospital committees and workgroups. • Conduct staff performance appraisals. Accomplish staff job results by coaching, guiding and counseling employees. Facilitate training and professional development of staff. • Ensure own and staff full compliance with all hospital safety precautions, maintaining an updated staff matrix of required recertification’s. Ensure availability and maintenance of all medical equipment and material supplies to meet operational needs within the assigned unit. • Maintain all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generate reports as required. Conduct Staff meetings and maintain minutes. Develop work staffing plans and work schedules to ensure continued operations. • Serve as a professional role model and resource person to nursing staff. Demonstrate respect, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families other hospital employees, students and faculty. Assume responsibility for own professional growth, decisions and actions. • Perform other duties as assigned |
| Benefits | * Generous Tax Free Salary. Each case individually negotiated. * 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) * Free fully furnished western accommodation. See http://nursinginsaudi.net/index.php?page_id=490 * Recreation centres at all hospitals free of charge. * Free healthcare. * Return flight to your nearest international airport (Point of Hire) at beginning and end of contract. * Mid year ticket to your point of hire. |
| Requirements | Education: Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited institution Current licensure as a professional registered nurse Specific Certification as required in area of assignment Eligible for registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Work Experience: Minimum of 8 (eight) years current clinical nursing experience following licensure/ registration in the country of origin, 3 (three) years of which in specific field/area and in comparable management position |