Staff Nurse

About the Role

DallahHealth is seeking a Staff Nurse to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 0-1 years of experience and involves delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of the Unit Charge Nurse. The Staff Nurse is responsible for ensuring agreed clinical standards are met and for professional development, supported by colleagues and the Director of Nursing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess overall patient needs, assist in preparation, and implement nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and provide routine treatments.
• Obtain specimens for testing, conduct select routine laboratory tests, and record results.
• Perform initial patient assessments, develop appropriate care plans, and relay information to physicians.
• Contact various department personnel for ordering supplies and obtaining patient medical records.
• Perform clinical duties such as compiling patient chart information and responding to routine patient inquiries and telephone calls.
• Execute tests and procedures under physician direction, including ear washes, throat cultures, vaccines, and injections.
• Ensure patient chart information is prepared prior to admission and maintain accurate medical records, notes, forms, and test results.
• Maintain patient and clinic confidentiality.
• Ensure continuity of care through clear and accurate handover reports.
• Follow doctors' orders and patient management plans, taking appropriate steps as required.
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safety of patients, relatives, and staff, reporting incidents, accidents, or staff sickness to the Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration, reporting adverse reactions.
• Actively participate in infection prevention and control.
• Contribute to the induction of new staff, acting as a mentor when appropriate.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Commit to continuous development of clinical skills and knowledge, actively seeking learning opportunities.
• Ensure all drug and IV fluid records are up-to-date as required by Pharmacy, strictly observing rules for administration, storage, and custody of drugs.
• Maintain proficiency in using medical devices such as ECG machines, defibrillators, CTG machines, electronic fetal monitors, and gynaecological instruments.
• Participate in nursing education programs, in-service training, and workshops to maintain skills and knowledge.
• Ensure necessary financial records are maintained for the Finance Department.

Required Competencies

• Ability to obtain and interpret 12-lead electrocardiograms.
• Competence in administering oxygen, nebulizer, and aerosol treatments according to policy.
• Compliance with nursing practice standards related to immunization.
• Ability to test visual acuity using provided instruments.
• Skill in safely applying, adapting, and removing orthopedic casts.
• Capability to take actions to prevent patient falls.
• Proficiency in promoting healthy, independent behaviors through patient education.
• Ability to safely administer medications via all routes, relevant to the age group and vulnerability of patients.
• Participation in patient and family education to enhance understanding and involvement in care decisions.

Experience and Work Type

This is a full-time position requiring 0-1 years of experience. The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Note

This job description outlines the primary accountabilities and activities; incumbents may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned.