Head Nurse

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POSITION INFO:

The Head Nurse is responsible for supporting the Nurse Supervisor in ensuring the delivery of safe, high?quality patient care and effective daily clinical operations. This role provides leadership to nursing staff, coordinates patient care activities, ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, and fosters a culture of teamwork, compassion, and operational excellence within the dialysis clinic.

1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities A. Leadership and Staff Management

• Collaborate with the Nurse Supervisor to provide guidance, feedback, and counselling to nursing staff.
• Assist with staff scheduling to ensure optimal coverage and continuity of safe patient care.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and safe patient coverage in consultation with the Nurse Supervisor.
• Promote open, effective, and participative communication among staff.
• Maintain flexibility to support staff needs and changing operational requirements.
• Assist with the orientation and probationary evaluation of new employees.
• Evaluate new dialysis nurses upon completion of their probation period in coordination with the Preceptor Nurse and Nurse Supervisor.
• Provide input regarding staff learning, competency, and professional development needs.

B. Clinical Operations and Patient Care

• Advise and guide clinical staff on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Keep the Nurse Supervisor informed of operational challenges, staff concerns, and patient-related issues.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing and patient care practices through regular patient rounds and quality assurance activities.
• Facilitate effective multidisciplinary collaboration with medical and non-medical teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in patient and family education initiatives.
• Ensure completion and follow-up of audit action plans in collaboration with the Clinical Specialist.
• Support staff competency development, orientation processes, and emergency preparedness.

C. Quality, Safety, and Facility Management

• Monitor and maintain clinic safety, cleanliness, and security standards.
• Regularly assess equipment functionality and supply utilization, ensuring timely replacement and readiness.
• Assist in preparing monthly reports related to clinic goals, performance indicators, achievements, and challenges.
• Recommend improvements to enhance patient care quality, operational efficiency, and staff satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural and religious sensitivity in all patient and family interactions.

D. Communication and Professional Conduct

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills using appropriate medical terminology.
• Foster positive, respectful, and collaborative working relationships.
• Take responsibility for continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

E. Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Nurse Supervisor.

2. Qualification Requirements Education

• Non-Saudis: Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s Degree or High Diploma in Nursing.
• Saudis: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a two (2)-year Associate Degree/Diploma in Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of dialysis nursing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Head Nurse Assistant or equivalent role.

Licensure and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure from the country of origin.
• Registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) – required.
• Valid BLS certification (Saudi or American Heart Association); ACLS certification preferred.
• Successful completion of a haemodialysis training program is an advantage.
• Must pass a colour vision test