The Head Nurse is chosen from amongst the available staff nurses and demonstrates appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience to lead the area in a competent manner to meet the goals, objectives and standards of the ward or unit. The position is performance related.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Commitment to Hospital

2. Job Competence – Daily Jobs

3. Reliability

4. Teamwork and Communication

5. Attitude, Professionalism and Confidentiality

6. Management of Work

7. Productivity and Time Management

8. Quality and Customer Service

9. Personal and Professional Development

10. Management of Resources and Environment

11. Patient and Family Education

Reporting to

Area Manager

Supervises

Charge Nurse, Staff nurse

Skills

Qualifications

A minimum of:

Education

:

• BSN Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Current Licensure (RN) with a nursing governing body from country of origin.
• Professional Nursing License from Saudi Council for Health Specialties

Experience

• Minimum of seven years clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
• Two years’ experience in a management role and Delivery Room.

Competencies/Skills:

• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Good in customer care, able to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledgeable in computer applications.
• He / She must be able to manage projects and should be organized.
• He / She must be creative, flexible and have critical thinking skills.
• Must have good personal hygiene and be well groomed at all times