Senior Charge Nurse Unit Manager-Tower A6 - Pediatrics Wing

Job Description:

The nurse manager is accountable for the implementation of the vision, mission, and values of SSMC and the Department of Nursing within defined areas of practice. The nurse manager plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the operational, fiscal, and personnel activities within defined areas of practice to ensure the provision of quality patient care 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

The nurse manager contributes to the strategic planning process and attainment of the goals of the organization. The nurse manager is responsible for one or more patient care units based on unit/area complexity and size of the practice. The nurse manager’s 24/7 practice advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, and compassionate nursing care based on current standards of practice.

The nurse manager is responsible for the total work unit budget. The nurse manager promotes shared decision‑making on the unit level. The nurse manager collaborates with the dyad and triad partners from operations and medical team for the assigned unit to ensure smooth running of the unit

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first.

Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient‑centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26‑bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

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