Job Purpose:
To provide advanced nursing care and support to patients in Primary Healthcare and Home Care Services. The Nurse Specialist will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care, promoting health education, and supporting the overall patient care plan in both settings.
Key Responsibilities:
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Clinical Care:
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Provide advanced nursing care to patients, including assessments, and follow-up
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Perform phlebotomy procedures and ensure proper handling of specimens
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Perform specialized procedures as required, ensuring patient safety and comfort
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Monitor and manage patients with chronic conditions, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals
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Conduct home visits to provide personalized care to homebound patients
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Patient Education and Support:
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Provide education to patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
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Provide support and counselling to patients and their families
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Develop and distribute educational materials tailored to patient needs
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Offer guidance on lifestyle changes and self-care strategies to manage chronic conditions
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Coordination and Collaboration:
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Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care
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Coordinate patient care activities, ensuring seamless transitions between primary care and home care services
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Quality and Compliance:
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Adhere to all healthcare regulations, standards, and protocols
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
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Ensure compliance with home care regulations and standards
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Professional Development:
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Stay current with advances in nursing practice and healthcare trends
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Participate in continuing education and professional development activities
Qualifications:
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Education:
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Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
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Licensure and Certification:
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Valid nursing license in Saudi Arabia from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS).
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Certification in a specialty area (e.g., Primary Care, Home Health) is preferred
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Experience:
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Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience
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Experience in patient education and health promotion
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Proficient in phlebotomy techniques and patient care
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Skills:
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Excellent clinical and critical thinking skills
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technologies
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Competencies:
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Client Focus: Building strong patient relationships and delivering patient-centric solutions
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Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
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Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
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Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Working Conditions:
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Environment: Work is performed in either in Primary Healthcare Centers or as Homecare services
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Hours: Full-time position with varying shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed