HEAD NURSE WARD D (Sec) M

About the Role

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSH) | مستشفى الملك فيصل التخصصي is seeking a Head Nurse for Ward 5D (Sec)-M in Medina. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and involves leading and demonstrating the provision of safe, patient and family-focused quality care. The Head Nurse is responsible for the twenty-four (24) hour management of the assigned nursing unit, ensuring compliance with established standards and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, directs, implements, and evaluates patient care in accordance with American Nurses Association, Nursing Administration Scope and Standards of Practice, and Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).
• Leads and demonstrates the successful achievement of Nursing Affairs (NA) strategic goals.
• Promotes excellent teamwork and interdisciplinary relationships, ensuring nursing and support teams work flexibly and collaboratively.
• Leads efforts to decrease length of stay and waiting times.
• Evaluates patient acuity, develops and reviews criteria for work assignment and care delivery models.
• Ensures planned and effective day-to-day skill mix and staff management, including determining and reviewing staffing plans and scheduling systems.
• Develops evidence-based nursing practice in collaboration with Assistant Head Nurses and other nursing staff.
• Promotes a culture of critical thinking and challenges existing practices within the clinical environment.
• Leads and demonstrates achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction targets.
• Promotes resource utilization awareness and manages associated financial implications, including preparing annual budgets and providing variance reports.
• Forecasts requirements for personnel, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensures objective completion of individual performance appraisals for staff members and assists with action plans.
• Supports staff recruitment, encourages retention, and assists with career development plans.
• Collaborates 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.
• Develops and sustains personal knowledge, clinical skills, and professional awareness, maintaining a professional profile.
• Contributes to the development and evaluation of hospital-wide policies and procedures.
• Assists with organizational projects, including participation in nursing and/or interdisciplinary committees and task forces.
• Establishes and maintains effective administrative processes on the unit, prepares quarterly reports, and conducts unit meetings.

Academic Responsibilities

The role involves continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills consistent with the position requirements.

Clinical Responsibilities

The Head Nurse is expected to provide documented evidence of performance and maintenance of clinical skills, ensuring high standards of patient care delivery.

Leadership and Management

This position requires strong leadership in managing allocated resources, including staff, supplies, and equipment. The Head Nurse will demonstrate excellent personal communication and teamwork, treating colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect.

Other Duties

Additional responsibilities include maintaining records of activity and outcomes, and facilitating unit meetings to ensure smooth operations and effective communication within the team.