Staff Nurse Emergency

About the Role

King Abdullah bin Abdelaziz University is seeking a Staff Nurse 1 - Emergency to provide patient-driven care within a wellness environment. This full-time role involves utilizing the nursing process, hospital policies, and scope of practice to deliver compassionate, safe, and effective patient care, while also providing clinical oversight for junior staff within the team. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process, evidence-based knowledge, empathy, and compassion in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, adhering to scope of practice and hospital policies.
• Implement nursing care plans, interventions, and procedures, considering the patient’s condition, culture, and medical plan of care.
• Advocate for patients by guiding best practice and standards of care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Report patient deterioration to a physician and escalate via the chain of command as necessary.
• Contribute to reducing length of stay by initiating discharge planning upon admission.
• Ensure patient safety by minimizing risk and maintaining a safe environment, reporting observed or perceived risks promptly.
• Suggest opportunities for improvement in care and the care environment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure appropriate delegation of duties.
• Take appropriate action during emergencies and document all care accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Educate patients and families on condition management, problem-solving, and reporting complications, while providing health promotion and disease prevention advice.
• Participate in professional development and share relevant knowledge with colleagues.
• Utilize leadership skills as a nurse in charge of a shift and communicate effectively to ensure patient safety.
• Report safety hazards, equipment failures, or resource insufficiencies immediately to a supervisor.
• Contribute to improving quality outcomes, including patient and staff satisfaction indicators.
• Actively participate in unit-based meetings and councils, supporting a just culture and promoting civility.
• Maintain and share up-to-date knowledge related to evidence-based practice and participate in relevant projects and unit journal clubs.
• Respect patients and their families, promoting a patient-centered care culture.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's in Nursing (country equivalent).
• SCFHS nurse license and country-specific nurse license.
• BLS Certified (ACLS, PALS, NALS dependent on unit requirement).
• Maintenance of Home Country equivalent Board Certifications when appropriate.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience in Emergency is required.

Professional Conduct

The role requires adherence to organizational leadership standards of practice, including integrity, leadership development, performance, professional and ethical behavior, communication, collaboration, and professional commitment. Candidates should demonstrate strong computer skills necessary for carrying out duties and utilize transcultural awareness in all interactions.

Work Environment

This position operates within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on safe, effective, and efficient patient outcomes. The Staff Nurse 1 is expected to exercise care in utilizing resources to maintain cost-efficient service and contribute to a positive work environment.

Application Information

This is a full-time position with salary details not disclosed. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.