Staff Nurse I - NEUROSCIENCES l NURSING-STEPDOWN UNIT

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide total, direct nursing care in accordance with the plan of care and needs of the patients

with respect for

the patients privacy, dignity, personal preference and culture. Prepare, administer, and

document the

administration of all prescribed medication by the physician, managing intravenous lines,

observing

and monitoring and recording patients conditions, maintaining records and communicating

with all healthcare

providers. Maintain knowledge of resources for therapeutic effects, usual dosages,

contraindications, side effects

and adverse reactions for all drugs and parental fluids administered. Maintain accountability for

narcotics and

controlled drugs. Escalate any adverse events/reactions as per policy.

• Perform an age specific, systematic and holistic initial assessment of the patient health status,

and refer to

appropriate specialty if necessary and as applicable. Assess patient/family educational needs

and readiness to

learn utilizing appropriate resources. Assess patient/family discharge planning needs utilizing

appropriate

resources.

• Document all assessments, interventions and other relevant information in the patients

health care records on

an ongoing basis.

• Collaborate with the patient/family and other members of the health care team to develop

and update a plan of

care that is consistent with the medical diagnosis and based on the patients changing physical,

psychosocial and

age related requirements. Establish realistic and measurable goals that are culturally sensitive,

and identifies

nursing interventions to achieve the goals. Evaluate on an ongoing basis the patients progress

and the

appropriateness of the plan of care involving the patient/family and other health team

members, and update the

plan as needed. Recognize when patient care needs extend beyond the limits of personal ability

and consult

appropriate resources.

• Provide a leadership and resource role in the provision of patient care, as applicable. Act as a

unit management

resource, as might be assigned (i.e. care coordinators, charge nurse, team leader, etc.), initiate

appropriate chain

of command if unable to resolve issues satisfactorily. Act as a resource for new employees,

trainees and other

staff. Mentoring of nursing staff at all levels, as well as medical and paramedical students,

interns and residents,

as might be required.

• Provide quality of care that is evidence based by adhering to hospital and nursing divisions

philosophies and

standards of care, guidelines, policies and procedures. Measure health outcomes against

patient care goals and,

key performance indicators at MNGHA. Identify significant trends or changes in patients status

and escalate and

follow-up as required to prevent the patients condition from deteriorating.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with the organizational policies

and procedures in

collaboration with infection prevention and control department, patient safety department and

other support

personnel. Ensure adequate supplies and readiness of equipment are available at all times, and

report

maintenance issues, broken or damaged instruments and equipment.

• Practice within the established hospital and department standards, policies and procedures.

Demonstrate

required skills and knowledge of basic principles, strategies and tools of Quality Improvement to

maintain

privileging in the area of assignment. Meet the standards of care elements as approved for each

nursing specialty

(i.e. intensive care unit, pediatric, operating room, etc.)

• Protect patient privacy and dignity at all times and maintain strict confidentiality in

conformance to the

organizational policy of ethics. Advocate for patient/family rights at all times.

• Comply with area specific duties with precise policies which will be provided in the addendum

by the supervisor

when hired/assigned for special units which must be signed by the employee and filed in that

employees

personal file in addition to this job description.

• Perform other job related duties.

FUNCTIONAL PROFILE

Responsibility level | Non-supervisory

Systems and Equipment

• Hospital Information System
• Area specific equipment

Relationships and Communications

• Work-stream leads, subordinates, other nursing, clinical, technical, support staff, and

physicians; all involved internal disciplines (clinical and non)

• Ongoing and direct contact with patients, their families and visitors

Decisions and Judgments

• Expected to make some operational decisions and to provide guidance, advice to

support staff on work related matters

• Expected to work with minimum supervision, reporting to line manager when required
• Expected to use critical-thinking skills to reach objective conclusions

Mental Demands

• Provide all aspects of patient care including emergencies and bereavement situations
• High paced multi-cultural environment; high responsibility role
• Dealing with patients and their families

Physical Demands

• Ability to work hours as assigned which may include on call, overtime, weekends, night

duties, holidays and any shift as required in different units based on skill privileges

either permanent or temporary float basis.

• Coverage during emergencies/ other unplanned unprecedented occasions; occasional

overtime, on call, weekend, holidays work might be required

• Training in safe practices related to work environment

• Must be in and maintain good physical health; psychological strains

BENEFITS

• Air transport on Initial Mobilization

• Overtime Pay

• Stand-by Pay

• Annual Merit Increase

• End of Service Reward

• Re-contracting Bonus for Nursing Staff & some Allied Health/Clinical Positions.

• Annual ticket

• Housing Accommodation

• Housing Allowance

10. Transportation Allowance

11. Transportation Services

12. Mid-year Benefits (air ticket and post leave of (10) consecutive calendar days in

paid leave status.

13. Uniforms

14. Medical Care

15. Leaves and Holidays (Annual, Holidays, Compassionate, Sick, Eida, Paternity,

Marriage).

16. Business Leave and Travel Allowances

17. Repatriation Ticket

Salary

Salary: 12948 SAR plus specialty pay

To apply for this role please contact us today with your CV (CVs must be in English)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 2 (two) 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

Language and Computer Skills

English Language - Level I - Essential

Arabic Language - Preferred

Computer - Level III - Essential