Director of Nursing Education

Woodston Personnel have an excellent opportunity for a Director of Nursing Education with our client in Saudi Arabia.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the activities and operations of Nursing Education by assessing, initiating and analyzing nursing services staff, students, interns and residents' educational needs assessments. Communicate educational recommendations to ursing executives and administrative personnel. 
• Facilitate and design educational programs consistent with Nursing Services practice model, goals and objectives appropriate to the multicultural nursing services staff, students, interns and residents. Ensure implementation of a competency-based nursing orientation program.
• Maintain all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generate reports as required. 

• Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of educational activities to meet the identified needs of Nursing Services staff, students, interns and Residents. 
• Encourage and provide an environment to support scientific nursing, research and practice. Develop, implement and participate in Quality improvement processes and activities. 
• Advocate for the needs of the patients and the Program, promote continuum of care in educational activities. 
• Monitor workload, administrative and support systems; resolve operational problems; implement established procedures and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes and monitor productivity status. 
• Accomplish staff job results by coaching, guiding, and counseling employees; plan, monitor and appraise job results; facilitate training. 
• Represent the department to other departments, coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside stakeholders, if needed. Deputize and assum responsibilities of similar or higher positions, as and if required. 
• Prepare and present reports and other necessary correspondence. 

• Perform other job related duties.

Responsibility level:
Supervisory
Systems and Equipment:
Hospital Information System (HIS)
Microsoft Office Suite
Relationships and Communications:
Work-stream leads, subordinates
Decisions and Judgments:
Expected to make decisions and to provide guidance, advice to subordinate staff on work related matters
Has direct influence on the achievement of departmental objectives
Mental Demands:
High paced environment
Physical Demands:
Perpetual interaction with relevant stakeholders

BENEFITS
1. Air transport on Initial Mobilization
2. Overtime Pay
3. Stand-by Pay
4. Annual Merit Increase
5. End of Service Reward
6. Re-contracting Bonus for Nursing Staff & some Allied Health/Clinical Positions.
7. Annual ticket
8. Housing Accommodation
9. Housing Allowance
10. Transportation Allowance
11. Transportation Services

12. Uniforms

13. Medical Care
14. Leaves and Holidays (Annual, Holidays, Compassionate, Sick, Eida, Paternity, Marriage).
15. Business Leave and Travel Allowances
16. Repatriation Ticket

Salary

21,740 SAR + Specialty pay 2,250 SAR

(The salary will be reviewed if your credentials and experience exceed those listed in the job description)

To apply for this role please contact us today with your CV (CVs must be in English)

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited institution – Essential
• Master’s Degree in Nursing/Education or related or equivalent from an accredited institution – Essential
• Current licensure as a professional registered nurse – Essential
• Specific Certification as required in area of assignment – Preferred
• Minimum of 10 (ten) years’ current clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, 5 (five) years of which in managerial capacity including 2 (two) years in a comparable position - Essential
• Proven leadership skills – Essential
• Ability to build teamwork – Essential
• Ability to think strategically – Essential
• Ability to communicate effectively – Essential
• Ability to motivate others – Essential
• Ability to develop others – Essential
• English Language - Level I -Essential
• Arabic Language  - Preferred
• Computers - Level II - Essential