Head Nurse - OPD

• Ensure and oversee the care that is delivered to all patients in the unit is safe, appropriate and effective.

• Determine nursing interventions based on assessment data.

• Prioritizes identified needs.

• Implement nursing actions and evaluates patient outcomes.

• Develops or revises the plan of care

• Deliver identified patient needs.

• Co-ordinate the overall clinical activities of the unit when assigned to the charge nurse role.

• Collaborate with the Nursing Supervisor on staffing for a particular shift.

• Plan, implement and evaluate clinical programs.

• Evaluate the ability of the patient and the patient’s bystanders to understand and participate in decisions about their care.

• Facilitate patient education.

• Maintain accurate and real-time clinical records.

• Perform advanced or specialized nursing skills competently.

• Maintain current knowledge of clinical nursing practice.

• Act as a clinical resource for staff within the department/unit.

• Communicate and consult with other health care disciplines.

• Represent nursing at multidisciplinary rounds.

• Perform essential life support as per regulatory requirements and scope such as but not limited to Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation etc.

• Participate in the development of standards, procedures and protocols.

• Facilitate evidence-based practice.

• Promote change in nursing practice when required.

• Take a proactive role under the guidance of Nursing Management/Nursing Education in training, education and CQI activities of nursing staff.

• Promote a safe learning environment.

• Identify opportunities for improvement.

• Perform other professional duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Essential: the post holder must

  • Have evidenced experience in managing teams

  • Be able to influence and implement change when necessary

  • Be able to make decisions and communicate effectively

  • Have an appropriate license to work as a registered nurse in the relevant regulatory health authority with all the qualifications and experience these mandates.

  • Manage their own professional re-licensure.

  • Have valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider card.

  • Be willing to work across departments when necessary

  • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)

• DESIRABLE:
  The post holder should have:

  • Evidenced ability to work as part of an inter-professional team

  • Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the electronic medical record platform for clinical documentation

• Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic