Staff Nurse Emergency

About the Role

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse 1 - Emergency to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 3-5 years of experience and focuses on providing patient-driven care within an emergency setting, aligning with organizational standards of integrity, leadership, performance, and ethical behavior.

Role Purpose

The Staff Nurse 1 in Emergency provides patient-driven care and supports staff empowerment in a wellness environment. The role involves utilizing the nursing process, adhering to hospital policies and procedures, and maintaining the scope of practice to ensure compassionate, safe, and effective patient care. This position also includes providing clinical oversight for junior staff within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process, appropriate tools, and evidence-based knowledge in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Implement nursing plans of care, interventions, and procedures, considering the patient’s condition, culture, and medical plan.
• Advocate for patients by guiding best practice and standards of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Report patient deterioration to the physician and escalate via the chain of command as necessary.
• Initiate discharge planning upon admission to reduce length of stay.
• Ensure patient safety and minimize risk by maintaining a safe environment and conditions.
• Educate patients and families on condition management, health promotion, and disease prevention.
• Participate in personal and team education, training, and professional development.
• Utilize leadership skills as nurse in charge of shift and communicate effectively to ensure patient safety.
• Report potential or observed safety hazards, equipment failures, or resource insufficiencies immediately.
• Identify opportunities for improvement based on evidence and contribute to relevant projects.
• Respect patients and their families, promoting a patient-centered care culture.
• Document all care accurately, completely, and in a timely fashion.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant nursing role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in critical thinking for implementing nursing care plans.
• Proficiency in computer skills necessary for carrying out duties.
• Ability to apply transcultural awareness during interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Strong communication and conflict negotiation skills.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and operates within a multidisciplinary team environment. The Staff Nurse 1 is expected to work effectively with colleagues to achieve safe, effective, and efficient patient outcomes, while also actively participating in unit-based meetings and councils.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be disclosed during the application process.