Head Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; Head Nurse PICU

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 7 years of experience in the same field and 3 years in the same position as head nurse.
• Master’s or diploma in Management is preferable.
• Managerial skills are essential.
• Dataflow management experience is required.
• Saudi license holder is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain professional knowledge, clinical skills, and awareness; serve as a leadership model for staff.
• Provide documented evidence of performance and skills maintenance.
• Treat colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.
• Act as an advocate for patients and families.
• Identify areas for improving patient care quality and address issues negatively impacting patient outcomes.
• Manage resources effectively and forecast requirements for personnel, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare annual budgets and variance reports.
• Apply problem-solving techniques and evidence-based practices to unit issues; contribute to hospital policies and procedures.
• Develop unit performance plans and prepare quarterly reports.
• Maintain records of activities and outcomes.
• Conduct unit meetings and record minutes.
• Plan and evaluate patient education programs.
• Participate in organizational projects and committees.
• Lead multidisciplinary partnerships to achieve unit and department goals.
• Contribute to Nursing Affairs objectives through continuous improvement.
• Embrace innovative ways of working and lead change management processes.
• Promote a culture of critical thinking and quality improvement within the clinical environment.
• Create a participative environment for staff in quality improvement activities.
• Ensure cohesive work among nursing and support staff and achieve objectives.
• Facilitate orientation and ongoing performance appraisals for staff.
• Provide feedback, counsel, and support staff recruitment and retention efforts.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary (tax-free).
• Accommodation provided (housing, transportation, food allowance).
• Annual bonus.
• Flight tickets.