Associate Executive Director Nurse - Mental Health Center

Join King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh as an Associate Executive Director Nurse in the Mental Health Hospital!

Why Join KAMC?

We offer world-class facilities, opportunities for career growth, and competitive benefits:

• World-Class Facilities – Work in a cutting-edge medical center.
• Career Growth – Access professional development, research opportunities, and mentorship programs.
• Competitive Benefits – Tax-free salary, relocation assistance, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

If you’re a skilled Associate Executive Director in nursing looking for a rewarding career in an advanced healthcare setting, apply today!

Summary

Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of Nursing Services by assuming 24-hour accountability for leadership and coordination of the department in collaboration with other hospital departments including the responsibility to administer the managerial functions of setting objectives and staffing activities of the assigned departments/areas of responsibility.

Education / Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing
• Master Degree in Nursing

Experience:

• Experience from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand is a must.
• Minimum of 12 (twelve) years current clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, 8 (eight) years of which in managerial capacity including 2 (two) years in a comparable position – Essential

License:

• License from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand is a must.
• Current and in good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence
• Current BLS/ACLS required

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities including planning.
• Organizing and directing all internal support functions within Nursing Services. Ensure that the everyday activities related to Nursing Services within the assigned region are run smoothly by setting parameters to judge how efficiently and effectively the department is operating.
• Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Provide a well-defined strategic plan and set appropriate ways for the development and direction of the department. Recommend and implement operational plans in support of MNGHA philosophy, goals and objectives. Develop necessary programs to achieve these plans.
• Support projects undertaken by higher management to deliver key strategic goals including providing technical expertise on overall strategy.
• Inform the Executive Management of operational problems that are within the sphere of the duties and responsibilities and recommend changes in policies to carry out hospital objectives effectively.
• Oversee the implementation and evaluation of the core standards of care to ensure that each assigned service area complies with hospital policies and procedures and relevant national and international accrediting bodies.
• Establish performance standards with which to measure effectiveness, efficiency and outcomes of Nursing Services activities are supported, implemented and maintained at all times.
• Ensure that the nursing care provided is consistent with patient/family needs and with current best practices and research findings. Facilitate and promote an environment for conduct of research and scientific inquiry within a professional practice model.
• Ensure Nursing Services’ activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care.
• Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the department’s work plan; assign projects; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Provide direction in the development of planned and systematic processes for monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality and appropriateness of nursing services.
• Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Represent the department to other departments, coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside stakeholders, if needed.
• Participate on a variety of committees, as might be required; prepare and present reports and other necessary correspondence.