Location Overview: Riyadh is a cosmopolitan and modern city, which combines the traditions of the past and the bright lights of the future. Beautiful shining towers stretch towards the sky, towering over the dusty desert and camels. Luxury cars whiz by on roads as people rush to prayers, a striking blend of modern living and tradition. The Kingdom’s capital boasts some of most beautiful hotels, gourmet fine dining, and quaint cosy cafés.

Job Overview: Our client is seeking an Assistant Nursing Supervisor  - NICU  to join their team Women's Health Hospital within our client's Medical City in Riyadh.

Job Summary: Primary Duties:

• Responsible for providing assistance in leading and managing the services and activities of the assigned nursing units by assuming a 24-hour accountability including planning, organizing and directing all internal support functions. Ensure that the everyday activities related to the assigned nursing units are run smoothly by setting parameters to judge how efficiently and effectively the unit is operating. Report progress to immediate superior. 
• Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process. Demonstrate knowledge and clinical assessment skills. Complete assigned responsibilities and ensure patient care activities are within established hospital, divisional and unit specific guidelines, policies and procedures, standards and protocols, etc. Document nursing interactions on the patients’ clinical record. 
• Supervise care provided by maintaining high visibility (90% clinical presence) to patients/families and staff in the clinical area(s). 
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and staff of other departments. 
• Assist and support staff in the development of their roles on the nursing related units. Maintain all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment/specialty and generate reports as required. Use research/current literature in the provision/supervision of evidence-based care. 
• Monitor effectiveness of standards of patient care and nursing policies and procedures and appropriately refer deviations. Participate actively in Nursing and/or hospital committees and work groups. 
• Participate in teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical students, Interns and Residents. Work with members of the health care team in activities designed to improve patient care outcomes. 
• Assist in developing and implementing quality management program for the area of assignment/specialty. Advocate for excellence in patient care and for patient rights. Conduct and assess patient/family educational needs, readiness and discharge planning needs utilizing appropriate resources. 
• Participate in managing the activities and performance of staff and provide feedback. Monitor workload, develop work schedules; identify opportunities for improvement. Implement productivity standards; resolve operations problems; participate in unit orientation for new employees; facilitate training. 
• Ensure a full compliance with hospital infection control, safety protocols and quality standards. Practice within the scope of hospital policy and accepted standards. 
• Serve as a professional role model, teacher and resource person. Demonstrate respect, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families, other hospital employees, students and faculty. 
• Deputize and assume responsibilities of the Nursing Supervisor, as and if required. Participate in the development and administration of the department budget.
• Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post

Benefits Include:

• Monthly salary paid tax free
• Up to 61 Days paid vacation per annum
• Two vacation flights per annum (holiday ticket plus midyear ticket for nursing only)
• Initial flights out there and again at end of contract
• Fully furnished accommodation with Free Utilities (Employees are housed in villas, apartments or housing units)
• Access to recreation facilities (gym, swimming pools etc.).
• Recontracting bonus (additional month’s salary per annum)
• End of Service Bonus (Saudi Service Award on Completion of Contract)
• Free Medical Care and Emergency Dental Care
• Bus Transportation To & From Work
• Comprehensive Orientation
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Uniforms provided

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited institution - Essential
• Current License
• Minimum of  8 (eight) years’ current clinical nursing experience following licensure/ registration in the country of origin, 3 (three) years of which in NICU and in a comparable position.