The Home Health Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care in the community setting that assists patients to achieve optimum health and quality of life in situations of chronic disease.  The Home Care Nurse is responsible for the provision and management of effective nursing care to individuals and/or families in the community or in-Patient Support Programs. The Home Care Nurse works in adherence with the Policies and Procedures set by Axios International and works in accordance with established standards of nursing practices according to local and international rules and regulations.

Service Responsibilities

Based on the agreed upon services and workflow, the Home Health Nurse provides skilled nursing services in accordance with the orders of a physician and under a plan of care. Duties include but not limited to:

  • Telephonic follow up consultation
  • Monitoring of vital signs during home care; blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and oximeter statistics
  • Monitoring of blood glucose levels, and providing teaching and support for patient and family
  • Administrating medications and instruction on Medication such as Injections, IV’s, inhalation, oral, infusions and rectal
  • Pain Management Medication monitoring and support for patients with acute or chronic health conditions
  • Education and counselling, consistent with the type/nature of treatment and/or care management need
  • Wound assessment and dressing changes
  • Providing general nursing care
  • Knowledge about Advanced Foot Care will be added value but not a must
  • Monitoring pain control
  • Cardiac Assessments
  • Supervision/health teaching and support for family and caregivers on regular basis
  • Ability to assess mental status
  • Reporting Adverse Events and follow the country rules and regulation regarding AE reporting procedure, and reporting any concerns /changes in patient health to the program and/or treating physician Familiarity with nursing equipment (like ECG machine, spirometry and monitors) and ability to provide nursing assessments to patients

Relationships

  • Work closely with Program team members, and Project Manager.
  • Work with project team leaders as well as the related divisions of Axios
  • Establish a relationship with Axios program partners in Saudi Arabia
  • Maintain ongoing and frequent communication with project team leaders including Axios regional and global staff

Special Skills and Knowledge

  • Diplomatic skills 
  • Knowledge of Saudi Arabia health system
  • Approachability and willingness to provide excellent services
  • Initiative and drive
  • Team Player
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Results driven
  • Good organisational and coordination skills
  • Ability to work autonomously 
  • Methodical with ability to deliver timely results
  • Self-starter with strong individual drive, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and task ownership. 
  • Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment. 
  • Proficiency in standard computer software (word-processing, excel, PowerPoint presentations, databases) and the internet

Competencies

  • Application of job Knowledge
  • Problem-solving
  • Concern for Order and Quality  
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Dependability
  • Teamwork

Educational Background and Experience

  • A Degree in Nursing.
  • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties License is MUST HAVE 
  • At least 2 years working experience in a healthcare setting or NGO is ideal
  • Excellent command of both spoken and written Arabic and English 
  • Experience in data monitoring and management is an advantage
  • Experience coordinating and handling logistics/supply chain is a plus
  • In lieu of working experience, a demonstrated passion for philanthropy through volunteer involvement is a plus 
  • Experience in customer service management is a plus 

Job Circumstances

  • The position will be based in Saudi Arabia
  • Frequent visits to clients, partners and pharmacies which may be outside the office and area is essential
  • Frequent travel within Saudi Arabia will be required
  • Flexibility in working hours is essential

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
4 Posts
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
2 Years
Apply Before:
Oct 14, 2021
Posting Date:
Sep 13, 2021

Axios International

Healthcare / Beauty Care · 51-100 employees - Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh

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