Location Overview: Riyadh is a cosmopolitan and modern city, which combines the traditions of the past and the bright lights of the future. Beautiful shining towers stretch towards the sky, towering over the dusty desert and camels. Luxury cars whiz by on roads as people rush to prayers, a striking blend of modern living and tradition. The Kingdom’s capital boasts some of most beautiful hotels, gourmet fine dining, and quaint cosy cafés.

Job Overview: Our client is seeking an Adult Cardiac Surgery Staff Nurse to join their team.

Job Summary: Primary Duties:

• Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of nursing care, compassion and understanding is given to every patient
• Acts as a role model in providing safe and high-quality patient care.
• Helps in optimizing resources to improve safety and quality of patient care.
• Competently assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care and treatments.
• Ensures high standards of nursing care are maintained at all times, medical and nursing orders are carried out and that all patients are treated as individuals, within the agreed codes of nursing and religious practice.
• Displays knowledge of critical care nursing theory, practice, policies and procedures and equipment relevant to the specialty.
• Is accountable for professional actions during each span of duty.
• Gives and receives communication on the patients, maintaining nursing records, charts and other documentation, ensuring confidentiality, legibility and accuracy.
• Responds effectively in emergency situations and unexpected circumstances accepting additional workload when necessary.
• Assists with procedures as necessary, anticipating and meeting patient/team member needs.
• Maintains safe custody and administration of medications according to unit and hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures safety of patients, staff and visitors by maintaining a safe and tidy environment. Reports any deficiencies promptly.
• Ensures safe custody of patient property and valuables in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all incidents are reported to the Charge Nurse/Head Nurse.
• Ensures availability of resources and utilizes them economically.
• Develops and maintains a positive attitude and good professional working relationships with colleagues.
• Participates in unit Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Is responsible for own learning needs and professional development in conjunction with the Nurse Clinician/Charge Nurse/Head Nurse.
• Completes required unit skills competencies within specified timeframes.
• Attends mandatory and ward required study programs.
• Assists with the orientation of new members of staff to the unit.
• Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post.

Benefits Include:

• Salary paid tax free 
• Annual bonus (1 mth salary).
• 7½ weeks paid annual leave per year.
• 2 return air tickets per year.
• Free medical care.
• Free accommodation.
• Transport to/from work.
• Uniforms provided

• Min two (2) years  in a cardiac nursing experience.
• BSc/BSN
• Current Nursing Registration from country of origin
• A commitment to quality patient care and outcomes
• A team player
• Ability to communicate well with nursing and medical colleagues
• Positive and flexible