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 a Nurse Coordinator Paediatric ECMO trained to join their team.

Job Summary: Primary Duties:

• Coordinate staff and patient activities and act as resource throughout the shift to ensure adequate nursing and resources for patient care. Demonstrate initiative in the performance of duties. 
• Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to the area. Maintain a high visibility (100% clinical presence) either through the direct provision or coordination of patient care. Complete assigned responsibilities within established hospital, divisional and unit specific guidelines, policies and procedures, standards and protocols. 
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and staff of other departments. Escalate issues and concerns to the Nurse Manager in a timely manner. 
• Participate in teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical Students, Interns and Residents. 
• Conduct and assess patient/family educational needs, readiness and discharge planning needs, utilizing appropriate resources. Provide patient/family education as required. Advocate for excellence in patient care and for patient’s rights. 
• Participate in quality improvement processes and activities within the unit, leading quality action teams as required. Participate actively in Nursing and/or hospital committees and work groups.
• Identify areas where staff clinical knowledge and skills needs development and escalate practice concerns to Nurse Manager in a timely manner. 
• Ensure full compliance with all hospital safety precautions. Take direct and appropriate action in urgent and emergency situations. Conduct environmental rounds, reinforce infection control practices and report any concerns regarding supplies and equipment maintenance. 
• Maintain all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generate reports as required.
• Serve as a professional role model and resource person to nursing staff. Demonstrate respect, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families, other hospital
• 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 licensure as a professional registered nurse
• Specific Certification as required in area of assignment – Essential
• Minimum of 5 (five) years current clinical nursing experience following licensure/ registration in the country of origin, 2 (two) years of which in specific field/area with leadership experience