Nurse Coordinator Operating Room- Mental Health Center
King Abdulaziz Medical City - Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Join King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh as a Nurse Coordinator OR in the Mental Health Center!
Why Join KAMC?
✅ 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 Nurse Coordinator 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, lead, manage and oversee the activities of the assigned Nursing departments by assuming a 24-hour accountability; oversee clinical nursing performance and priority setting underpinned by the development of policy, procedures and guidelines.
Education/Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Master’s Degree in Nursing/Management from an accredited institution
Experience Post-Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 (ten) years’ current clinical nursing experience following licensure/ registration in the country of origin, 5 (five) years of which in comparable capacity
License:
- Current and in good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead, coordinate and oversee daily operating room activities within the Mental Health Center, ensuring safe and efficient surgical services.
- Organize and manage OR schedules, case assignments and staff allocation to support smooth surgical workflow and patient flow.
- Ensure nursing staff and all learners provide perioperative care within scope of practice, policies, procedures and established standards.
- Coordinate pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative processes, ensuring readiness of patients, staff, equipment and documentation.
- Supervise and support OR nursing staff, providing clinical guidance and resolving operational issues during surgical procedures.
- Ensure adherence to infection control, sterile techniques and patient safety protocols throughout all surgical activities.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate surgical care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitor compliance with surgical safety checklists, time-out procedures and documentation standards.
- Identify, report and follow up on incidents, near misses and safety concerns; implement corrective actions as required.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to surgical services, patient safety and OR efficiency.
- Ensure availability, functionality and proper use of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies; coordinate with sterile processing and support services.
- Support staff education and competency validation in perioperative nursing practices and OR protocols.
- Maintain accurate records of OR activities, utilization, staffing and performance metrics; prepare reports as required.
- Assist in planning and optimizing OR utilization, turnover times and resource management.
- Promote effective communication and teamwork within the OR and across departments.
- Participate in meetings, committees and organizational initiatives related to surgical and patient care services.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.