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- Job Summary:
- The Head Nurse is designated as being the Administrative Manager/Quality facilitator of the Center
- The Head Nurse is responsible and accountable for the management of the Center Clinics
- Operationally responsible for Quality Patient Care and ensuring compliance with Center Standards in a transcultural environment.
- Maintains effective daily communication with Nursing, Medical and Support Services as required.
- Ensures a safe work environment in conformance with Health and Safety Regulations and participates in Environment of Care Safety Rounds.
- Has a staffing contingency plan for emergency or disaster situations. Acts up as Nursing Supervisor when required following comprehensive orientation.
- Duties and Responsibilities: (Nursing & administrative):
- Ensures the highest standard of clinical care is maintained, utilizing a systematic approach to nursing. Reviews and updates Center’s policies, practices, procedures and recommends improvements.
- Actively implements Quality Assessment and Improvement Activities within the guidelines and standards of the Center Facilitates the integration of standards of patients care specific to the unit and ensures the dignity and rights of patients are respected.
- Maintains and updates required unit/clinic documentation/records in accordance with Government/Center and Quality Department requirements.
- Responsible for ordering new equipment and ensures effective utilization, maintenance, inventory and storage of equipment.
- Initiates and maintains risk management assessment and performed improvement activities. Conducts regular monthly meetings which include quality improvement and educational activities. education, skills and abilities in accordance to the patient needs and acuity.
- Participates in short and long range planning for and development of the patient care and/or the Center. Promotes and participates in health education for patients and relatives.
- Maintains safe patient ratio and skills mix.
- Coordinates and monitors staff activities related to patient care.
- Reviews patient medical records for accurate and timely documentation.
- Act as a positive role model and exhibits leadership in the promotion of a professional practice environment.
- Plans and actively participates in staff educational development.
- Identifies staff potential for promotion, development or special assignment or expanded roles. Maintain Center’s disaster and fire preparedness and ensures all staff are knowledgeable and competent in the related procedures.
- Ensure documentation of unusual occurs and incidents.
Job Requirements
- Qualifications and Experience:
- Graduate from accredited School of Nursing and Licensure / Registration as registered Nurse.
- Bachelor Degree / Diploma in Nursing and Board passer.
- BLS/ACLS, MOH and Saudi Council current, valid and up-dated.
- Five (5) years working experience in a hospital environment.
- Excellent English and good in Arabic.
- Excellent Computer Skills
- Neat, organized and systematic.
- An ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to effectively work in a team
- Competency in standard software applications
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Must be fluent in both English & Arabic
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