Summary
Bupa Arabia is seeking an Outpatient Department Staff Nurse to provide nursing care to patients visiting the center in Riyadh. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering prescribed treatments, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients and families. The nurse will coordinate with other healthcare professionals, maintain accurate records, follow infection-control and safety protocols, and contribute to quality improvement. A bachelor’s degree is required, along with current licensure and certifications required for the position.
The posting
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As a OPD registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate and high-quality nursing care to patients visiting the center. You will work closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of personalized care and support. Your primary responsibility will be to assess patients' health needs, create and implement care plans, monitor their progress, and provide education and emotional support to patients and their families.
Patient Assessment and Care
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family and other members of the health care team that is consistent with the medical diagnosis of the patient and which evolves to reflect changing physical, psychosocial and age related requirements.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor patient vital signs and condition, and promptly report any changes to the healthcare team.
- Provides direct patient care for a number of assigned patients utilizing the nursing process of planning, implementing, evaluating and revising the plan of care to meet changing patient need.
- Demonstrates knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to the area of assignment.
- Delivers evidence-based nursing care to patients as determined by best practice guidelines, hospital policies and procedures, the Lippincot Manual, accreditation standards and Ministry of Health regulations and requirements
- Takes direct and appropriate action in urgent and emergency situations
Patient Education and Support
- Assesses patient educational and needs and interacts with relevant staff and departments to facilitate requirement.
- Educate patients and their families on healthcare issues, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families during challenging times.
- Ensure patients understand discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless transitions of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans
Documentation and Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, assessments, and care plans.
- Document all nursing interventions, medications administered, and patient responses to treatment.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements regarding patient documentation.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all time
Safety and Infection Control
- Adhere to strict infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
- Implement safety measures to protect patients, staff, and visitors from accidents and injuries.
- Identify and address potential safety hazards in the healthcare environment.
- Identifies and reports defective or broken equipment, safety hazards and environmental hazards
Professional Development
- Maintains the highest levels of professional competence through ongoing personal professional development using multiple modalities such as attendance at conferences and symposium, workshops and in-services, reading role related journals and textbooks and networking with others.
- Pursue ongoing education and training to stay abreast of advancements in nursing practice and healthcare technology.
- Seek opportunities for professional growth and skill development through workshops, seminars, and certifications.
- Demonstrates and maintains competence in all mandatory unit specific and generic competencies.
- Maintain current licensure and certifications required for the position.
- Acts as a preceptor for new employees.
Quality Improvement and Compliance
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
- Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Assist in the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of nursing sensitive patient care indicators especially the required interventions for preventing patient falls, correct Identification process infections, and medication errors.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to patient complaints and concerns. Initiates the nursing of administrative chain of command if unable to resolve patient issues
- Assists the Head Nurse of the unit by willing acceptance of any other work-related responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job
Job Details
Posted Date:
2026-09-28
Job Location:
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Job Role:
Other
Preferred Candidate
Career Level / Band:
Professional
Minimum Degree:
Bachelor's degree