STAFF NURSE I

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care as assigned, following core standards and established evidence-based practices.
• Assume accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, including discharge planning for each patient.
• Contribute to decreasing length of stay and waiting times as per unit-specific goals.
• Collaborate with Case Management to achieve patient care goals.
• Document all relevant information correctly, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
• Report equipment failures, safety and security issues, and 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 the achievement of cost efficiency savings on the unit.
• Maintain awareness of resource utilization, exercising care in ordering and using 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 new staff and nursing student orientation aimed at developing competence and performance.
• Assist in maintaining a suitable learning environment and act as a preceptor/mentor in the supervision and teaching of 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 via mentorship in line 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. The role requires a strong understanding and application of nursing processes and established standards of practice.

Professional Development

The role involves active participation in continuous professional development, including contributing to the orientation and mentorship of new staff and nursing students. This fosters a learning environment and supports the growth of competence within the nursing team.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.

Application Information

Salary details for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join a leading healthcare institution dedicated to patient care and professional excellence.