About Our Client:
The Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA) in Saudi Arabia is a premier healthcare organization providing high-quality medical care to National Guard soldiers, employees, and their families. MNGHA operates several hospitals and medical cities across the Kingdom, offering specialized services, advanced medical technologies, and comprehensive patient care.
Job Description:
• Provide total, direct nursing care in accordance with the plan of care and needs of the patients with respect for the patient's privacy, dignity, personal preference and culture. Prepare, administer, and document the administration of all prescribed medication by the physician, managing intravenous lines, observing and monitoring and recording patients' conditions, maintaining records and communicating with all healthcare providers. Maintain knowledge of resources for therapeutic effects, usual dosages, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions for all drugs and parental fluids administered. Maintain accountability for narcotics and controlled drugs. Escalate any adverse events/reactions as per policy.
• Perform an age specific, systematic and holistic initial assessment of the patient health status, and refer to appropriate specialty if necessary and as applicable. Assess patient/family educational needs and readiness to learn utilizing appropriate resources. Assess patient/family discharge planning needs utilizing appropriate resources.
• Document all assessments, interventions and other relevant information in the patients' health care records on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with the patient/family and other members of the health care team to develop and update a plan of
care that is consistent with the medical diagnosis and based on the patient's changing physical, psychosocial and age related requirements. Establish realistic and measurable goals that are culturally sensitive, and identifies nursing interventions to achieve the goals. Evaluate on an ongoing basis the patient's progress and the appropriateness of the plan of care involving the patient/family and other health team members, and update the plan as needed. Recognize when patient care needs extend beyond the limits of personal ability and consult
appropriate resources.
• Provide a leadership and resource role in the provision of patient care, as applicable. Act as a unit management resource, as might be assigned (i.e. care coordinators, charge nurse, team leader, etc.), initiate appropriate chain of command if unable to resolve issues satisfactorily. Act as a resource for new employees, trainees and other staff. Mentoring of nursing staff at all levels, as well as medical and paramedical students, interns and residents, as might
be required.
• Provide quality of care that is evidence based by adhering to hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care, guidelines, policies and procedures. Measure health outcomes against patient care goals and, key performance indicators at MNGHA. Identify significant trends or changes in patient's status and escalate and follow-up as required to prevent the patient's condition from deteriorating.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with the organizational policies and procedures in collaboration with infection prevention and control department, patient safety department and other support personnel. Ensure adequate supplies and readiness of equipment are available at all times, and report maintenance issues, broken or damaged instruments and equipment.
• Practice within the established hospital and department standards, policies and procedures. Demonstrate required
skills and knowledge of basic principles, strategies and tools of Quality Improvement to maintain privileging in the area of assignment. Meet the standards of care elements as approved for each nursing specialty (i.e. intensive care unit, pediatric, operating room, etc.)
Education:
Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited institution – Essential; or
Diploma in Nursing (Western standard for those who graduated before the availability of Bachelor Degree) – Essential
Current licensure as a professional registered nurse – Essential
Specific Certification as required in area of assignment – Preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 2 (two) years’ current clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin with basic leadership experience – Essential
Meet additional requirements for specialty areas as defined in the addendum when hired/transferred to those special units – Essential
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Salary & Other Benefits:
As part of the benefits package, MNGHA offers a tax-free salary, along with additional perks such as accommodation, transportation, medical coverage, and bonus schemes upon contract completion.
Benefits of Working in the Middle East:
• Tax-Free Salaries: Most Middle Eastern countries do not impose income tax, allowing employees to enjoy their full earnings.
• Free Flights: Employers offer free annual return flights to the employee's home country.
• Paid Annual Leave: Hospitals often provide ample annual paid leave, allowing employees to enjoy extended breaks and time off.
• Free Medical Care: Healthcare benefits, including access to high-quality medical care, are often provided by employers.
• Accommodation: Hospitals offer free or subsidized housing, reducing living expenses significantly.
• Transport: Hospital provide free or subsidized transport, making commuting more convenient and cost-effective life-style in Saudi Arabia
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