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Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
King Khalid University Hospital
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
4 weeks ago
Neonatal Intensive CareCritical Care NursingVentilator ManagementClinical AssessmentMedication AdministrationPatient Monitoring
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About the Role
King Khalid University Hospital is seeking a full-time, on-site Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Riyadh to provide direct bedside care to critically ill and premature newborns. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing ventilators, and collaborating with neonatologists.
Key Skills for This Role
Neonatal Intensive CareCritical Care NursingVentilator ManagementClinical AssessmentMedication AdministrationPatient Monitoring
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, high quality bedside care to critically ill and premature newborns, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing ventilators and specialized equipment
- Respond promptly to changes in condition
- Collaborate with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary team on care plans
- Perform assessments, document care accurately, and follow evidence based protocols and infection prevention standards
- Support and educate families, explaining treatment plans, and promoting safe discharge planning where appropriate
- Participate in unit based quality improvement activities, continuing education, and adherence to hospital policies, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Demonstrated competence in Neonatal Intensive Care, including management of premature and critically ill newborns
- Strong foundation in Nursing and Critical Care Nursing
- Working knowledge of Critical Care Medicine and Medicine principles relevant to neonatal pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments
- Current registered nursing license and appropriate professional registration in accordance with local regulatory requirements
- Previous experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or high dependency neonatal setting is highly preferred
- Relevant post graduate training or certification in neonatal or critical care nursing is an advantage
- Strong clinical assessment skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and make sound decisions under pressure
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and adherence to infection prevention and patient safety standards
Full Job Posting
Company Description
- King Khalid University Hospital is a major teaching and tertiary care hospital located in Riyadh, serving a diverse patient population with complex healthcare needs.
- The hospital is affiliated with a leading academic institution and supports advanced clinical care, education, and research.
- Multidisciplinary teams collaborate to deliver evidence based, patient centered care across a wide range of specialties.
- The organization emphasizes continuous professional development, adherence to international standards, and a safe, supportive work environment.
Role Description
- This is a full time, on site Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse role based in Riyadh.
- The nurse will provide direct, high quality bedside care to critically ill and premature newborns, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, managing ventilators and specialized equipment, and responding promptly to changes in condition.
- Daily responsibilities include collaborating with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary team on care plans, performing assessments, documenting care accurately, and following evidence based protocols and infection prevention standards.
- The role involves supporting and educating families, explaining treatment plans, and promoting safe discharge planning where appropriate.
- The nurse will also participate in unit based quality improvement activities, continuing education, and adherence to hospital policies, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated competence in Neonatal Intensive Care, including management of premature and critically ill newborns.
- Strong foundation in Nursing and Critical Care Nursing, with the ability to deliver evidence based, family centered care in high acuity settings.
- Working knowledge of Critical Care Medicine and Medicine principles relevant to neonatal pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatments.
- Current registered nursing license and appropriate professional registration in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
- Previous experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or high dependency neonatal setting is highly preferred.
- Relevant post graduate training or certification in neonatal or critical care nursing is an advantage.
- Strong clinical assessment skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to respectful, inclusive, and culturally sensitive care.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by unit staffing needs.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and adherence to infection prevention and patient safety standards.
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