Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery ICU (Riyadh)

Profco, a leading recruitment and workforce solutions company, is currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit team at a prestigious hospital in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This position represents an exceptional career opportunity for qualified nurses with proven experience in critical care, specifically within the demanding field of cardiac surgery. The successful candidate will become an integral part of a multidisciplinary medical team dedicated to providing the highest standard of post-operative care for critically ill patients.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for delivering specialized and comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Surgery ICU. Core duties will include:

• Direct Patient Care: Closely monitoring patients' vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation) and managing potent intravenous medications and precise drug titrations.
• Operation of Specialized Equipment: Competently operating and maintaining advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and ventricular assist devices.
• Continuous Assessment: Performing ongoing clinical assessments of patient status, identifying early signs of potential complications such as hemorrhage, infection, or arrhythmias, and reporting promptly to the attending physician.
• Post-Operative Care: Managing surgical wounds, chest tubes, arterial lines, and central venous catheters while ensuring strict aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
• Psychosocial Support and Education: Providing emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, and offering health education regarding the treatment and recovery plan.
• Accurate Documentation: Precisely and timely documenting all clinical observations, nursing interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
• Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthetists, physiotherapists, and fellow nursing staff to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be eligible for this vital role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Academic Qualification: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure: Applicants must possess a valid nursing license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), or be eligible to obtain one. A previous license from the country of origin is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of total nursing experience, with at least 2 years of documented experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Specialized experience in a Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) or Cardiac Surgery ICU is highly preferred.
• Professional Certifications: Possession of advanced certifications is strongly preferred:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support).
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
  • A certification in Critical Care Nursing (e.g., CCRN or equivalent).
• Personal Skills: Ability to work effectively under pressure, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, empathy for patients, and the capacity to make rapid decisions in emergency situations.
• Language: Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is essential. Knowledge of the Arabic language is a significant advantage.

Benefits and Compensation

This position in Riyadh offers a competitive benefits package typical of the Saudi healthcare sector, which may include (subject to the hiring hospital's policy):

• An attractive and competitive monthly salary.
• Comfortable accommodation or a housing allowance.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for the employee and sometimes for dependents.
• Annual round-trip airfare for leave.
• Paid annual vacation.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.

How to Apply

Applications for this position are processed exclusively through Profco as the recruitment agent. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should:

1. Prepare a comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), highlighting specific experience in critical care and cardiac units.
2. Ensure all educational certificates, professional licenses, and certifications are readily available for verification.
3. Apply through the platform advertised by Profco (such as Naukrigulf or the company's official career portal).

Given the critical nature of this role, all applications will undergo a rigorous screening and shortlisting process, followed by interview stages with Profco and subsequently with the management of the hiring hospital.

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Job Type: Full-time. Employer: A client of Profco (a prestigious private or government hospital).