6 Neonatal Intensive Care jobs in Saudi Arabia

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: NICU Consultant

JOB SUMMARY

Highly skilled and dedicated NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ) critical care consultant, providing expert care for critically ill newborns, leading the development of specialized neonatal critical care services, and contributing to the hospital's reputation as a center of excellence in neonatal care. Coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring high standards of Care.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high-quality neonatology care to patients in this area of medicine.
• Provide consultative service as requested.
• Supervise fellows, staff/assistant physicians, and residents.
• Actively participates in the training and teaching of residents and fellows in his area of expertise and Participates in research activities.
• Participates in committees and other administrative functions as needed.
• Performs special procedures as privileged.
• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate from a medical school of good standing.
• Completion of required period of training in neonatology.
• Saudi Arab or American /European Board Certification or equivalent.
• Membership and/or Fellowship status in America and/or Europe or their equivalent and fulfilling the criteria for the consultant as required
• A certificate recognized by the Saudi commission is a must.
• Dataflow is a must.

Professional Experience

• Min. 3-4 years Post Board/Fellowship in NICU.
• A registered member of the Saudi Board Council

Language

• Proficiency in English; additional proficiency in Arabic may be beneficial.

References

• Positive professional references attesting to the candidate's skills and ethical conduct.

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Assists in providing medical care in the field of Critical Care, and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Organizations policies and procedures.

**Essential Responsibilities and Duties**:
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assists the Consultants in providing required patient care and management in the field of Critical Care, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by the Healthcare Delivery.
- Studies and performs assessment, examination and the compilation of a case history and assists in the diagnosis and management of the patient in accordance with criteria listed in diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
- Registers detailed medical history, conducts a thorough physical examination and creates a plan for patient management and follows-up for discussion with the Consultant. Subsequently, records the consultant’s orders, progress notes and other required documents for outpatients.
- Provides on-call coverage for their specialty on a rotational basis during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
- Prepares for and participates in consultant and specialist ward rounds as per policy. Documents findings in medical records.
- Follows up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly. -Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, and shares on on-call schedule as per requirements.
- Performs other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities
- Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision of interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
- Keeps abreast of all the latest techniques and developments, especially in area of specialization. Implements them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
- Participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
- Participates in national and international medical conferences.

**Education**:
Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required period of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

**Experience Required**:
Two (2) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience required.

**Other Requirements(Certificates)**:
N/A

Provides a wide range of direct and complex nursing care to Critical Care requiring advanced nursing skills. Functions as a preceptor and role model for new hires and other identified staff.

Provides total, direct nursing care to patients requiring advanced, skilled, or complex care.
Completes specific critical care competencies as identified by supervisor.
Sets up, monitors, and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines, oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
Analyzes, interprets, and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, etc.
Assists clinicians with procedures such as Central line insertions, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol and initiates ACLS protocols.
Monitors patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institutes appropriate interventions.
Prioritizes nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs and plan of care.
Represents unit or department on committees, special interest groups, and task forces.
Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians, and other employees) with courtesy, respect, and caring behaviors.
Always answers a patient’s call light/bell even if it is not an assigned patient and always takes the initiative to assist the patient.
Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior.
Maintains confidentiality by choosing the appropriate persons, time, and place for patient-related discussions.
Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
Supports unit culture of quality and safety.
Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception.
Frequently checks for and reads all communication/minutes.
Precepts new hires and nursing interns and mentors nursing staff with identified needs.
Assists clinicians with the more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Performs procedures requiring advanced competency skills or training in the expanded nursing roles.

Education
3 years International Diploma or Bachelor Degree.
Experience
5 years minimum clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, to include 2 years experience in Critical Care unit is required.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Completion of Critical Care Course or additional years' experience in lieu of formal course.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic desirable.

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Provides a wide range of direct and complex nursing care to Critical Care requiring advanced nursing skills. Functions as a preceptor and role model for new hires and other identified staff.

Provides total, direct nursing care to patients requiring advanced, skilled, or complex care.
Completes specific critical care competencies as identified by supervisor.
Sets up, monitors, and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients such as cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) machines, oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP).
Analyzes, interprets, and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, etc.
Assists clinicians with procedures such as Central line insertions, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol and initiates ACLS protocols.
Monitors patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institutes appropriate interventions.
Prioritizes nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs and plan of care.
Represents unit or department on committees, special interest groups, and task forces.
Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians, and other employees) with courtesy, respect, and caring behaviors.
Always answers a patient’s call light/bell even if it is not an assigned patient and always takes the initiative to assist the patient.
Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior.
Maintains confidentiality by choosing the appropriate persons, time, and place for patient-related discussions.
Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
Supports unit culture of quality and safety.
Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception.
Frequently checks for and reads all communication/minutes.
Precepts new hires and nursing interns and mentors nursing staff with identified needs.
Assists clinicians with the more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Performs procedures requiring advanced competency skills or training in the expanded nursing roles.

Education
3 years International Diploma or Bachelor Degree.
Experience
5 years minimum clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, to include 2 years experience in Critical Care unit is required.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable

• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse.
• Completion of Critical Care Course or additional years' experience in lieu of formal course.
• Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic desirable.

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**Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
**Clinical**:

- Is accountable for utilising the nursing process, appropriate tools, evidence based knowledge, empathy and compassion in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for individual patients, while considering the individuals holistic needs and in accordance with scope of practice, hospital policy and procedure.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills, including critical thinking, necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures, as necessary for the care of the individual patient taking into consideration the patient’s condition, culture and medical plan of care.
- Advocates for patient by guiding best practice and standards of care within multidisciplinary team.
- Reports any deterioration in patient’s condition to physician, escalating via chain of command as necessary.
- Works towards reducing length of stay by advocating commencing discharge planning on admission.
- Is an advocate for patient safety, minimizes patient risk by ensuring a safe environment and conditions.
- Follows all policies and procedures, reporting observed or perceived risks in a timely fashion
- Suggests opportunities for improvement in care and in care environment.
- Uses transcultural awareness during all interactions with patients, families and colleagues.
- Works effectively with multidisciplinary team towards safe, effective and efficient patient outcomes.
- Maintains patient confidentiality according to policy.
- Ensures appropriate delegation of any duties when necessary.
- Takes appropriate action in emergencies.
- Documents all care accurately, completely and in a timely fashion.
- Demonstrates the computer skills necessary for carrying out duties.

**Education**:

- Educates and informs patients and families on the care and management of condition, to adapt a problem solving approach to managing and reporting complications.
- Provides health promotion and disease prevention advice.
- Participates in own and others education, training and professional development as needed.
- Shares appropriate, relevant and up to date information and knowledge with colleagues.

**Leadership**:

- Utilises leadership skills as nurse in charge of shift.
- Communicates effectively to ensure patient safety.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and follows all hospital related policies and procedures
- Reports potential or observed safety hazards immediately to supervisor, removes hazard or provides solution when possible.
- Reports any work-related risks such as equipment failures or resource insufficiencies to supervisor immediately.
- Uses communication and conflict negotiation skills to prevent and resolve complaints, reports through the chain of command as per hospital policy and procedure.
- Contributes to improving quality outcomes including patient and staff satisfaction indicators.
- Utilises multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient experience.
- Exercises care in utilising resources to maintain a cost efficient service.
- Actively participates in unit based meetings and councils.
- Supports a just culture, speaks up and promotes civility in the workplace.

**Research**:

- Identifies opportunities for improvement that are evidence based.
- Maintains and shares up to date knowledge related to evidence based practice.
- Is involved in relevant projects related to practice, improvement and safety.
- Is actively involved in unit journal club.

**Hospital-wide**:

- Respects patients and their families and promotes a patient-centered care culture.
- Participates and supports quality improvement and patient safety activities as an individual or as part of

multidisciplinary teams.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

**Job Competencies
Behavioral Competencies

Technical Competencies

Organisational awareness

Intermediate

Clinical

Advanced

High Reliability Process/Quality

Foundational

Leadership

Foundational

Customer Driven Culture

Intermediate

Education

Intermediate

Employee Focus

Intermediate

Research

Foundational

Team work & collaboration

Intermediate

Drive Change

Intermediate

Creativity & Innovation

Intermediate

**Job Qualifications and Experience
**Education and Professional Certifications/Licenses
**Experience
**Minimum or**

**Required
- Bachelors /Associate Degree/ Diploma in Nursing (country equivalent)
- SCFHS nurse license
- Country specific nurse license
- BLS Certified (ACLS, PALS, NALS dependent on unit requirement)
- Home Country equivalent Board Certifications must be maintained when appropriate

1 year internship for Saudi Nurses with BSN

2 years Non-Saudi with BSN

4 years Non-Saudi with Associate Degree/Diploma

**Preferred
Certificate in specilaty

Experience in specialty