Triage Nurse – Jeddah / Riyadh / Dhahran

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome and identify patients upon arrival using approved patient identification procedures.

• Measure and accurately document blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and weight, as required by clinic protocol.

• Ask brief screening questions regarding symptoms, recent illness, infection risks, and changes in clinical condition.

• Recognize abnormal observations or concerning symptoms and promptly alert the responsible Dialysis Nurse, Head Nurse, or physician in accordance with escalation protocols.

• Direct patients to the appropriate clinical team and support an organized and safe pre-dialysis patient flow.

• Record screening results promptly and accurately in approved clinical systems and communicate any concerns during handoff.

• Escalate emergencies immediately and provide assistance within training, competency, and authorized scope until the designated clinical team assumes care.

• Apply hand hygiene, standard precautions, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and infection prevention screening procedures.

• Identify patients requiring additional infection prevention precautions and notify the responsible clinical team.

• Maintain the readiness and cleanliness of the triage area and check screening equipment for serviceability.

• Participate in relevant safety training, competency assessments, incident reporting, and quality improvement activities.

• Perform duties dedicated to triage and screening. This position is not included in routine dialysis bedside staffing assignments.

• Not independently initiate, manage, or discontinue dialysis treatment, administer dialysis medications, or assume ongoing dialysis patient care responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Diploma in Nursing or higher from a recognized institution, subject to applicable Saudi regulatory and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification requirements.

Experience

• Entry-level candidates or candidates with up to one year of experience may be considered, subject to licensure and competency assessment.

• Candidates with limited or no clinical experience must successfully complete the USRC Triage Nurse Training Program before independently performing assigned duties.

Other Requirements

• Valid SCFHS registration/classification and any other applicable practice authorization before commencing work.