Nursing

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:

• Clinical Care:
• • Provide advanced nursing care to patients, including assessments, and follow-up.
  • Perform phlebotomy procedures and ensure proper handling of specimens.
  • Perform specialized procedures as required, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitor and manage patients with chronic conditions, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.
  • Conduct home visits to provide personalized care to homebound patients.
• Patient Education and Support:
• • Provide education to patients and their families on disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Provide support and counselling to patients and their families.
  • Develop and distribute educational materials tailored to patient needs.
  • Offer guidance on lifestyle changes and self-care strategies to manage chronic conditions.
• Coordination and Collaboration:
• • Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
  • Coordinate patient care activities, ensuring seamless transitions between primary care and home care services.
• Quality and Compliance:
• • Adhere to all healthcare regulations, standards, and protocols.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with home care regulations and standards.
• Professional Development:
• • Stay current with advances in nursing practice and healthcare trends.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Licensure and Certification:
• • Valid nursing license in Saudi Arabia from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS).
  • Certification in a specialty area (e.g., Primary Care, Home Health) is preferred.
• Experience:
• • Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
  • Experience in patient education and health promotion.
  • Proficient in phlebotomy techniques and patient care.
• Skills:
• • Excellent clinical and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technologies.
• Competencies:
• • Client Focus: Building strong patient relationships and delivering patient-centric solutions.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Work is performed in either in Primary Healthcare Centers or as Homecare services.
• Hours: Full-time position with varying shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.