Director, Clinical Nursing

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Kate Cowhig International Recruitment in partnership with its client are seeking a Director, Clinical Nursing for their premier hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The hospital has a 531-bed capacity located in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. It includes the new Oncology Center, which is the primary oncology research and treatment center in Saudi Arabia. The hospital also has a satellite 60-bed Transitional Care Unit. Other services provided are Medical, Surgical, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Labor and Delivery, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for Adult, Paediatric and Neonatal services, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room, Operating Rooms, VIP Wards, Day Center to include Ambulatory Surgery, and several Primary Health Care clnics spread over the Western Region.

Visas are available for EU, British, Australian, New Zealander, Canadian or USA passport holders only.

EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL
• Registered Nurse with a current Nursing license
• Bachelors Degree (Western standard)
• Masters Degree in Nursing! Management (Western Standard)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
• Minimum eight (8) years clinical nursing experience which includes five (5) years of progressive administrative positions, and two (2) years in comparable position
• Computer Skills
• English Language Skills
• Arabic Language Skills: Beneficial

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to: Associate Executive Director, Nursing Services
Basic Function :
Within the mission, vision and values of the hospital and the Division of Nursing Services and in collaboration with other hospital departments, assumes 24-hour accountability in providing a leadership role in the overall coordination for a group of nursing units/services.

Principle Duties:
Clinical Practice:
• Professional and high standard nursing practice and patient care within established policies and procedures.
• Compliant with hospital infection control and safety protocols.
• Maintains high visibility in clinical areas.

Administration
• Recruitment, education, training, evaluation and development, management of staff, preparation and delegation of work schedules and work flow.
• Reviews, plans, manages and monitors the area budget.
• Develops, modifies and ensures implementation of Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in Committees and work groups as required.
• Actively participates in planning and development of new and expanded programs.
• Develops and implements directorate area strategic plans.
• Maintains high visibility.
• Maintains an open door communication policy for area staff.
• Functions as a mediator and resource person across departmental lines.
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the strategic plan for the Division of Nursing.
• Maintains all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generates reports as required.

Education & Research:
• Facilitates the development, implementation and evaluation of educational activities to meet the identified needs of managers, nursing and support personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE:
Everything in the Kingdom is TAX FREE.
Rent free, air-conditioned and furnished accomodation.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is strategically located in the middle of the world where almost all other countries are easily reachable such as Dubai, Bahrain, Egypt, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China and Western countries.

BENEFITS:
• Re-contracting Bonus
• Housing Accommodation
• Transportation Services
• Free mobilization and de-mobilization flights to and from point of origin.
• Baggage allowance
• 30 days of Annual leave per year (2.5 days per month of service, to be utilized by the employee after 6 months of service)
• 10 Days Holiday leave per year (Saudi holidays)
• Mid year Benefit (Ticket and 10 days post leave)
• Saudi service award (Consisting of One-half months basic salary for each of the first five years of service and one month basic salary for each year of services thereafter)
• Free medical care and emergency dental care
• Annual vacation air tickets to point of origin (on contract renewal)
• Uniform provided & laundry
• 12 month contract (renewable)
• Merit increase upon renewal of contract
• Recreation services
• Sports and social club
• Shopping buses to shopping malls & districts
• Medical library/Internet access
• Restaurant Facility
• Professional training & courses
• Availability of Promotion & Transfer

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Kate Cowhig International Recruitment,
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UK office: Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 9BB