STAFF NURSE I

About the Role

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSH) in Jeddah is seeking a Staff Nurse I. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, and adhering to established standards of nursing practice and performance. The Staff Nurse I also demonstrates leadership competencies when acting as a shift resource or team leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care as assigned, following core standards and established policies.
• Assume accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, including discharge planning.
• Contribute to decreasing patient length of stay and waiting times in line with unit-specific goals.
• Collaborate with Case Management to achieve patient care objectives.
• Document all relevant information accurately, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Report equipment failures, safety and security issues, or supply inventory reductions to the Head Nurse or designee.
• Demonstrate collaborative multi-disciplinary partnerships to achieve continuous improvement in quality patient care.
• Act as an advocate for patients and their families.
• Identify ideas to improve patient care quality and issues that could negatively affect patient care outcomes, utilizing the professional practice framework.
• Promote a safe environment and safe patient care by embracing a safety culture and identifying areas of risk to the Head Nurse or designee.
• Comply with policies for personal and patient safety and for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
• Contribute to cost efficiency savings on the unit.
• Maintain awareness of resource utilization, exercising care in the ordering and use of staff, equipment, and materials.
• Contribute to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction.
• Lead unit-based Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff and nursing students to develop competence and performance.
• Assist in maintaining a suitable learning environment and act as a preceptor/mentor for nursing students and new staff.
• Demonstrate transcultural principles in nursing practice.
• Contribute to special projects and assignments linked to nursing strategic priorities and the professional practice model as assigned.
• Assist in promoting and sharing knowledge through mentorship, aligned with relevant research and evidence-based practice.
• Follow all Hospital-related policies and procedures.
• Participate in self and others' education, training, and development, as applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for the Staff Nurse I position should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in nursing. The role requires a strong understanding of nursing processes and the ability to apply evidence-based practices in patient care.

Professional Development

The Staff Nurse I is expected to actively engage in continuous professional development, including participation in training and educational initiatives. This role supports the growth of nursing competence and performance within the hospital setting.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, within the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center. The role operates within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.