Location Overview:  Challenge yourself to work in a diverse environment where you can work side by side with like- minded healthcare professionals in state of the art, well-funded facilities where the opportunities for professional and personal development are plentiful. Discover the magic of Arabian culture, cosmopolitan cities, and ancient rolling sand dunes of Saudi Arabia. Many, who have worked in the Gulf States, have had the experience of a lifetime, made lifelong friends, travelled the world, and returned home financially secure. When you have time off you may want to venture out and see some of this unique country. Steep ridges, rolling dunes and dazzlingly green oasis contrast with the underwater wonders of the Red Sea coral reefs. Lose yourself in the market-place bustle of the souks; or wander out to gaze at remains of the long-lost civilisations that flourished & declined along the old spice routes

Job Overview:  Our client is seeking a Head Nurse - Labour and Delivery (Postnatal Ward) to join their team. 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 strategic goals.

Job Summary - Primary Duties:

• Strives for excellence on unit and promotes excellent team working and interdisciplinary relationships.
• Ensures that nursing and support teams work flexibly and supportively together and that the objectives for the assigned area are delivered.
• Leads and demonstrates achievement in decreasing the length of stay/waiting time.
• Evaluates patient acuity, develops and reviews criteria for work assignment and delivery care model. Ensures that there is planned and effective day-to-day skill mix and staff management. Determines and reviews staffing plans and develops a scheduling system for unit and reviews regularly as staffing, skills mix, and acuity change.
• Leads collaborative multidisciplinary partnerships working towards the achievement of unit and department goals.
• Develops evidence-based nursing practice in collaboration with Assistant Head Nurse and other Nursing staff. Promotes and maintains a culture within the clinical environment, which 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 utilisation awareness and the associated financial implication. Leads and demonstrates achievement of cost efficiency on unit as per targets. Prepares annual budget and provides variance reports as required. Forecasts requirements for personnel, supplies, and equipment.
• 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 the staff recruitment; encourages and promotes the retention of all staff.
• Assists and supports staff in the identification, development, and implementation of their role according to his/her career development plan. 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, in consistence with Nursing Affair’s strategic pIan.
• Develops and sustains own knowledge, clinical skills, and professional awareness, and maintains a professional profile. Provides documented evidence of performance and maintenance of skills consistent with position.
• Demonstrates excellent personal communication and teamwork. Treats colleague 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 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.
• 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:

• Salary paid tax free (calculated according to years of experience)
• Sign on bonus (they offer an extra $5,000 USD if you sign for 2 years and $2,500USD if you sign for 1)
• End of service bonus
• 54 days Annual Leave
• Initial flights out there and again at end of contract
• Mid-year vacation flight to home country
• Free Accommodation
• Free Uniforms
• All Utility Bills paid for
• Excellent discounts through the social club
• Fantastic facilities for staff (Gym, Swimming pool, etc.)
• Extensive Orientation for new staff
• Excellent training and education opportunities

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Four (4) years of nursing experience including two (2) years of leadership experience with Master's Degree, or six (6) years with Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure from country of origin
• A commitment to quality patient care and outcomes
• A team player
• Ability to communicate well with nursing and medical colleagues
• Positive and flexible