Assistant Head Nurse📣 Job Ad

About Diaverum Saudi Arabia

Diaverum is a multinational healthcare organization of Swedish origin, dedicated to providing life-enhancing renal care to patients with chronic kidney disease. With over 15,000 employees across 25 countries, Diaverum Saudi Arabia operates with more than 1,400 colleagues in 33 cities and towns across the Kingdom. The organization combines global experience with a strong local presence, aiming to transform renal care by broadening access to high-quality kidney care through a standardized care delivery model, evolving digital capabilities, and a dedicated team.

The Assistant Head Nurse Role

Diaverum Saudi Arabia is seeking an Assistant Head Nurse for a full-time position in Jeddah and Makkah. This role is crucial for maintaining patient safety and upholding clinical standards within our growing network of dialysis clinics. The Assistant Head Nurse supports the Head Nurse in managing staff, ensuring quality of care, and overseeing safe and smooth clinic operations. This position reports to the Head Nurse and involves close collaboration with clinic staff, clinic mentors, and the Country Nursing Manager.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Head Nurse plays a leadership role in ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality clinic operations. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting staff selection, scheduling, and orientation for new employees.
• Counseling employees and advising the Head Nurse on appropriate actions.
• Supervising and evaluating patient care through rounds and quality assurance projects.
• Monitoring safety, cleanliness, and equipment standards within the clinic.
• Supporting audit action plans and Risk Management implementation.
• Identifying learning needs and supporting ongoing staff development.
• Contributing to staff management, patient care supervision, quality and patient safety initiatives, education, competency follow-up, and accreditation readiness.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of relevant nursing experience, demonstrating readiness to assume supervisory responsibilities and support clinical teams effectively.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate leads with clinical expertise and maintains a composed presence. This individual identifies and addresses issues proactively. Key attributes include:

• Clear communication with staff, patients, and their families.
• Ability to remain composed and decisive under pressure.
• Building trust within the team through consistent actions.
• Adherence to high clinical standards for self and others.
• Demonstrating cultural sensitivity in a diverse clinic environment.

Contribution to Patient Care

This role directly impacts patient safety through daily staffing decisions and quality checks. The Assistant Head Nurse remains closely involved in clinic operations, observing the direct outcomes of their decisions on patient care each day.