Job DescriptionGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing in country of professional practice (Diploma from Western and similar countries, otherwise Bachelor’s Degree) Current License as a Registered Nurse (RN) from country of Professional practice (Essential).Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) Classification and Registration in good standing (Essential).Professional Experience:Non- Saudi: Minimum of four (4) years working experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute health care/ hospital setting (100 beds or more), two (2) years of which was spent Medical/Surgical/Pediatric/Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Recovery Room/High Dependency Unit/Emergency Room areas (Essential).Saudi: Minimum of one (1) year working experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute health care/ hospital setting (100 beds or more), two (2) years of which was spent in Medical/Surgical/Pediatric/Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Recovery Room/High Dependency Unit/Emergency RoomRequirements and ResponsibilitiesRecognize potential emergency situations; code blue or other emergency situations are managed competently. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to provide independent functions during “after hours” and “on call” duty. Upholds the standards of the International Council for Nurses – Code of Ethics; seeks assistance from CN / Nursing Manager to identify difficult ethical situations. Acts as a role model to the RN II position for all aspects of the nursing process. Consults / seeks advice from the CN in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients with complex nursing care needs. Obtains a comprehensive and systematic nursing assessment on admission and as required, based on subjective and objective findings. Nursing diagnosis is made based on clinical data and specialized knowledge that identifies high-risk patients, patients with special needs and patients with potential problems. Sets priorities and plans implementation of patient care; implementation of care is completed in a timely, organized manner and follows KKESH nursing standards and P&Ps. Activities of daily living e.g. hygiene needs are supported. Incorporates discharge or home care planning into the multidisciplinary plan of care from admission to discharge on an ongoing basis. Works proactively and throughout patient / family stay to assure timely discharge. Nursing care plans are modified as necessary. All documentation related to discharge and transfer are completed in a timely manner. Continuously evaluate care plans as required and regular patient rounds are completed and patient requests for assistance are responded to in a timely manner. Provides accurate and complete reports in a timely manner on patient care problems to the in-coming shift, Charge Nurse, Nursing Manager and Physician. Collaborates effectively as a multidisciplinary team member. Nursing documentation is informative, complete, accurate, concise and legible. Documentation follows KKESH standards and reflects the nursing process from assessment through evaluation. Patient records are reviewed for deficiencies as per unit protocols. Identifies learning needs of patients / families and teaches by adapting standard information to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching – learning. Utilizes available resources as appropriate to meet identified patient, family and / or caregiver needs and evaluates the teaching provided with detailed documentation in the electronic patient record. Establishes an in-depth data base by assessing the behavioural and physiologic status of the patient by utilizing interview, observation, physical examination and other available data. Implements safe, competent and efficient patient and family care within the policies and procedures, standards and interventions as noted on the multidisciplinary plan of care. Procedures and treatments are explained to the patient using an Interpreter as required. Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice into patient outcomes. Contributes to the learning experience of both patients, family members and Colleagues. Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching sessions with appropriate documentation on the electronic patient record. Provides efficient and effective peri-operative nursing care by assessing, planning and implementing nursing care patients receive before, during and after surgery. Participates in departmental quarterly instruments’ inventory. Performs all duties in a professional, effective and confidential manner. Performs all other related duties as required or assigned.
