Head Nurse

Leads and demonstrates the provision of safe, patient and family-focused quality care. Responsible for twenty-four (24) hour management of assigned nursing unit. Assesses, plans, directs, implements, and evaluates patient care to comply with established standards in accordance with the American Nurses Association, Nursing Administration Scope and Standards of Practice, and Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA). Leads and demonstrates the successful achievement of the Nursing Affairs (NA) strategic goals.

Brief Description:

• Strives for excellence on the unit and promotes excellent teamwork and interdisciplinary relationships.

• Ensures nursing and support teams work flexibly and supportively together to deliver assigned area objectives.

• Leads and demonstrates achievement in decreasing the length of stay/waiting time.

• Evaluates patient acuity, develops and reviews criteria for work assignment and care delivery models.

• Ensures planned and effective day-to-day skill mix and staff management.

• Reviews staffing plans and develops a scheduling system for the unit, regularly reviewing staffing, skills mix, and acuity.

• Leads collaborative multidisciplinary partnerships to achieve unit and department goals.

• Develops evidence-based nursing practice in collaboration with the Assistant Head Nurse and other Nursing staff.

• Promotes and maintains a culture within the clinical environment that challenges and questions practice and promotes critical thinking amongst staff.

• Leads and demonstrates achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction as per unit goals.

• Promotes resource utilization awareness and the associated financial implications.

• Leads and demonstrates achievement of cost efficiency on the unit as per targets.

• Prepares annual budget and provides variance reports as required.

• Forecasts requirements for personnel, supplies, and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures ongoing individual performance appraisals are objectively completed for staff members against set criteria.

• Assists with action plans arising from these appraisals as necessary.

• Supports staff recruitment and encourages and promotes the retention of all staff.

• Assists and supports staff in the identification, development, and implementation of their roles according to their career development plans.

• Plans in collaboration with the Nursing Development and Saudization Department for the training and development of Saudi nursing students and graduates.

• Leads and demonstrates achievement in meeting targets for Saudization and nationality mix in areas of responsibility, consistent with NA’s strategic plan.

• Develops and sustains own knowledge, clinical skills, and professional awareness, maintaining a professional profile.

• Provides documented evidence of performance and maintenance of skills consistent with the position.

• Demonstrates excellent personal communication and teamwork.

• Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

• Effectively manages the allocated resources, including staff, supplies, and equipment.

• Contributes to the development and evaluation of hospital-wide policies and procedures.

• Assists with organizational projects as requested, including participating on nursing and/or interdisciplinary committees and task forces.

• Establishes and maintains effective administrative processes on the unit.

• Prepares quarterly reports and maintains records of activity and outcomes.

• Conducts and facilitates unit meetings and maintains minutes.

• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures.

• Participates in self and others' education, training, and development as applicable.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

Detailed Description:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.

Job Requirements:

• Four (4) years of nursing experience, including two (2) years of leadership experience with a Master’s Degree, or six (6) years with a Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Additional Details:

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure from the country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Licensure is required.