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 Charge  Nurse to join their team.  The Hospital provides high quality tertiary ophthalmic care and promotes expanded Kingdom-wide eye care through its outreach, educational, and research programs.  The hospital has 229 inpatient beds, 15 operating rooms, an outpatient clinic with more than 50 examination lanes, and a large emergency room that works 24 hours/7 days a week for urgent eye treatment. The Department of Ophthalmology offers tertiary ophthalmic services through its subspecialty divisions, which include Anterior Segment, Glaucoma, Vitreo-Retina, Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus, Oculoplastics/Orbit, Neuro-Ophthalmology and Uveitis. Supervises the clinical activities of all nursing personnel on assigned shift; coordinates clinical activities among the multidisciplinary health care team; maintains high quality nursing care for all patients; functions as a role model for all unit personnel.

Job Summary: Primary Duties:

• Demonstrates current ophthalmic, medical and surgical knowledge with ability to recognize and apply basic pathophysiology in the disease process. Possesses an in-depth understanding of the nursing process and expertise in technical nursing skills.    
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to coordinate and supervise clinical practice and resource management activities. Activities are implemented in a proactive and organized manner that indicates informed critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize.    
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills required in recognizing potential emergency situations; code blue or other emergency situations are managed competently.        
• Upholds the standards of the International Council for Nurses - Code of Ethics; Supports nursing staff in difficult ethical situations; seeks assistance from Senior Nursing Management to deal with complex ethical and cultural issues.                    
• Implements a total patient care system. Patient care assignments are based on patient acuity, staff skills-mix, educational activities, special assignments and fairness.        
• Assesses patient clinical status and care needs on an on-going basis.  Reviews medical record clinical data, completes daily patient rounds and as required. Obtains admission, post-op, shift-change and on-going report from the RN and off-going Charge Nurse.        
• Completes and checks the pre-op checklist with consideration to special needs. Ensures timely completion of patient and documentation requirements. Informs the Nursing Manager, Holding or Central Desk as necessary for pre-op status and needs.      
• Plans patient care needs based on clinical data and assessment findings.  Coordinates patient care needs among the multidisciplinary team. Conducts Physician's rounds and communicates with Medical, Ophthalmic and Anaesthesia Physicians as required.    
• Checks and coordinates implementation of Physician's Orders. Oversees interdepartmental communication for appointments and schedule for diagnostic investigations, medical reports and discharge planning.                    
• Directs and supervises clinical activities; supports the RNs in clinical decisions for nursing diagnosis and care planning for special needs and high-risk patients. Serves as a resource for P&P standards, correct use and operation of equipment, etc. Acts as a role model through delivery of direct patient care during peak activity periods, for staff development needs and during emergency situations.                    
• Coordinates patient teaching needs among the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal compliance with health care regimens. Provides direction for admission, pre-op, post-op and discharge teaching; develops teaching protocols and strategies.          
• Informs the Nursing Manager of unit activities, unusual events, actual and potential patient problems and provides a detailed written report on a shift basis. Coordinates shift change and Charge Nurse reports to ensure continuity of care and communication.        
• Evaluates patient care on an on-going basis.  Conducts multidisciplinary team rounds. Participates in evaluation of nursing practice and patient care issues.            
• Documentation is informative and complete. Ensures that nursing documentation meets P&P documentation standards. Reviews nursing documentation to ensure compliance with documentation requirements. Patient records are reviewed for deficiencies as per unit protocols.               
• Plans and develops staffing schedules; schedules reflect appropriate numbers, skills-mix, educational activities, special assignment and requests. Coordinates staff rotation with Charge Nurse Colleagues and submits completed schedule (3) weeks prior to commencement.            
• Coordinates new employee orientation. Assesses staff strengths and development needs. Participates in staff performance appraisal. Shares knowledge and skills with nursing staff through unit in-service. Coordinates staff unit in-services and educational activities.    
• Contributes as a Unit Management team member. Participates in the unit promotion group to RN I positions. Implements counselling and corrective action following discussion with the Nursing Manager. Attends unit management meetings to review clinical and resource management issues. Attends ad-hoc Charge Nurse Meetings with Nursing Administration.
• Demonstrates an understanding of environmental safety, Health Promotion, maintenance, infection control standards and related policies and procedures. Demonstrates familiarity with the hospital's Environment of Care (EOC) program including fire and general safety procedures.    
• Applies infection control standards in practice; maintains a clean and safe environment of care. Completes daily environmental monitoring as assigned to ensure that standards are met.    
• Takes appropriate actions to ensure compliance with Environment of Care (EOC) requirement    
• Performs duties with minimal supervision; accepts accountability for decisions and actions. Accepts the responsibilities of higher position if assigned.                
• Functions as a role model to all levels of staff; acts as a preceptor / resource for new employees and staff to the department.                    
• Makes suggestions for change and process improvement. Participates in staff meetings and quality management activities.                    
• Demonstrates effective and efficient use of hospital equipment, supplies and resources.    
• Demonstrates a positive approach to professional interpersonal relationships; maintains effective relationships with all levels of staff. Resolves conflicts in a constructive manner.
• Functions effectively as a team member; takes responsibility for and completes assigned duties. Makes suggestions for improving the team's productivity. Helps the team resolve differences of opinion; implements changes the team has agreed to make.        
• Uses communication channels appropriately; follows the chain of command discussing issues with the immediate Supervisor first. Communicates in a clear, accurate and timely manner.                    
• Gives and receives feedback in a positive manner; responsive to feedback by Colleagues and Supervisors; seeks understanding of all viewpoints.                    
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences among patients, visitors and colleagues; demonstrates tolerance and sensitivity to cultural differences.        
• Participates in own performance assessment and identifies areas for professional and personal development; seeks opportunities for development through cross training, in-service and continuing education. Accepts and acts on constructive feedback related to development.            
• Demonstrates understanding and awareness of position responsibilities, accountability and authority.                    
• Actively supports positive change; identifies problems and seeks solutions in a constructive manner.                                    
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards the work area, hospital staff and patients; accepts assignments designated by the Supervisor.                                                  
• 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

• Salaries paid tax free
• Accommodation provided
• Flights at beginning and end of contracts

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Nursing, minimum 3 years duration
• Current licensure (RN) with a nursing governing body from the employee's country of origin.
• Min four (4) years acute hospital nursing experience.
• Two (2) years of which was spent in Medical/Surgical/Pediatric/Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Recovery Room/High Dependency Unit/Emergency Room areas  in the level of Charge  Nurse, Head Nurse or Assistant Head Nurse position and/ or demonstrates leadership qualities during relief Charge Nurse assignment (Essential)