Triage Nurse

About the Role

* Renal Care Saudi Arabia is seeking a Triage Nurse to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is designed for entry-level candidates or those with up to one year of experience, focusing specifically on patient triage and screening within a clinical setting. The Triage Nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring organized patient flow and identifying immediate patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and identify patients upon arrival using approved identification procedures.
• Accurately measure and document vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and weight, as per clinic protocol.
• Conduct brief screening questions regarding symptoms, recent illness, infection risks, and changes in clinical condition.
• Recognize abnormal observations or concerning symptoms and promptly alert the responsible Dialysis Nurse, Head Nurse, or physician according to escalation protocols.
• Direct patients to the appropriate clinical team to support an organized and safe pre-dialysis patient flow.
• Record screening results accurately and promptly in approved clinical systems, communicating any concerns during handoff.
• Escalate emergencies immediately and provide assistance within training, competency, and authorized scope until the designated clinical team assumes care.
• Apply hand hygiene, standard precautions, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and infection prevention screening procedures.
• Identify patients requiring additional infection prevention precautions and notify the responsible clinical team.
• Maintain the readiness and cleanliness of the triage area and check screening equipment for serviceability.
• Participate in relevant safety training, competency assessments, incident reporting, and quality improvement activities.
• Perform duties dedicated exclusively to triage and screening; this position is not involved in routine dialysis bedside staffing assignments.
• This role does not involve independently initiating, managing, or discontinuing dialysis treatment, administering dialysis medications, or assuming ongoing dialysis patient care responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Diploma in Nursing or a higher qualification from a recognized institution, subject to applicable Saudi regulatory and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification requirements.
• Experience: Entry-level candidates or those with up to one year of experience will be considered, contingent on licensure and competency assessment. Candidates with limited or no clinical experience must successfully complete the USRC Triage Nurse Training Program before independently performing assigned duties.
• Licensure: Valid SCFHS registration/classification and any other applicable practice authorization are required before commencing work.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with potential opportunities in Jeddah and Dhahran. The role operates within a clinical environment focused on patient triage and screening, separate from direct dialysis bedside care.