Registered Nurse (Surgical Unit) | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Join the Surgical Unit at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC), Jeddah, working within a busy and diverse tertiary surgical environment. The Surgical Unit is a 46-bed inpatient unit divided between two nursing stations, 3 North and 3 South, operating under a combined nursing management and staff nursing team. The unit provides nursing care to patients aged 14 years and above requiring elective or emergency surgery across a wide range of specialties, including: Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery Colorectal Surgery Otolaryngology (ENT) Head and Neck Surgery Plastic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Vascular Surgery Urology Breast Surgery Hepatobiliary Surgery The unit also cares for patients from other specialties, including Medical, Gynaecology, Neurology, Palliative Care and Cardiology, according to admission and nursing privilege criteria. Many patients require complex diagnostic assessment and preparation before surgery, followed by minor or major surgical procedures and comprehensive post-operative care. Registered Nurses provide close post-operative monitoring and comprehensive medical and surgical nursing care throughout the patient’s recovery. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Surgical Registered Nurses looking to broaden their experience across multiple surgical specialties and develop their careers within the specialist tertiary environment of KFSH&RC Jeddah.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Eligible for registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) Minimum of two (2) years of current clinical nursing experience in the relevant specialty following licensure/registration in the country of origin We welcome applications from nurses with at least 18 months of current experience in the relevant specialty. You can be interviewed while working towards the required two years of experience. As the licensing process takes several months, your application, interview and licensing process can progress in parallel while you complete the remaining experience requirement.

Benefits

Competitive Tax-Free Salary – Negotiable – Based on qualifications, relevant experience and current remuneration, supported by recent payslips. Sign-On Bonus – USD 2,500 for a one-year contract or USD 5,000 for a two-year contract. Free Fully Furnished Accommodation or Housing Allowance Transport Allowance Approximately 50 Days’ Leave Per Year – 36 calendar days’ annual leave plus approximately 12–14 days of public holidays. Annual Hospital Bonus from Year Two – One month’s salary at the end of year two and every year thereafter. End-of-Service / Severance Pay – 15 days’ pay for every completed year of service. Paid Overtime & On-Call – Additional earning opportunities where applicable. Fully Paid Flights – Joining flight, end-of-contract flight and annual flight when re-contracting. Free Healthcare Reimbursement of Eligible Recruitment & Licensing Costs – Including eligible medical, verification/DataFlow and visa-related costs, subject to the applicable reimbursement arrangement