Charge Nurse- Maternity

Job Summary:

Directs supervises and coordinates the activities in the designated area and
ensures good standard of care is provided.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs and supervises all administrative and clinical activities of his/her designated area.


• Ensures the implementation and evaluation of standards of patient care


• Performs the initial assessment of the patient.


• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the triaging of the walk-in patients.


• Responsible for coordinating and documenting ambulance activities as per hospital policy when necessary.


• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the department as per infection control and waste management policy of the hospital


• Demonstrates vigilance in identifying patients with communicable diseases and following the appropriate isolation technique for such patients


• Provides orientation to the newly joined staff nurses and conducts assessment at the completion of ‎15 days, 6months and ‎1 year.


• Coordinates with the Nursing Administrator in conducting annual competency and skill based competency checks for all the staff nurses


• Prepares daily / monthly staff allocation of his/her designated area and ensures competency based nurse/patient allocation is followed at all times


• Coordinates with the front office desk of her/his designated area for smooth functioning and optimum patient care


• Ensures that all relevant paperwork and supporting documentation are completed to the highest standards


• Coordinates with the Nursing Administrator to develop appropriate inventory systems, which are ongoing, preventing shortages or overstocking within the unit


• Coordinates with Nursing Administrator to obtain emergency medications, equipment and supplies, ensuring records are up to date and inventories protected.


• Ensures preventative and ongoing maintenance of equipment is carried out, reporting all failures or deficiencies through appropriate department head.


• In Coordination with the Nursing Department develops coordinates and directs orientation/ training programs which are competency based, documented and evaluated.


• Responsible for daily checking of crash carts and emergency equipment's' as per hospital policy


• Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of medications including high alert medications and narcotics as per hospital policy


• Responsible for appropriate storage and maintaining inventory of Hazmat items including the MSDS as per hospital policy


• Participates as a member of Code Blue and Code Black Team hospital wide


• Demonstrates deep knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy


• Assists in the development of unit Policies and Procedures, which involve patient care issues


• Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures


• Carries out other duties as instructed by the Nursing Shift Supervisor / Nursing Administrator.


• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements


• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities


• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures


• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports


• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies


• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs


• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems

Specialized OPD Areas:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Responsible for ensuring aseptic techniques are followed while performing various gynecological and obstetrical procedures


• Demonstrates deep knowledge in the nursing care of patients undergoing the various gynecological and obstetrical procedures


• Provides appropriate health teaching to the patient and family about further management and care.


• Ensures that the passport copy, visa copy, marriage certificate of both the parents is attached in the patients file


• Participates in mother and child programs like MAMA CARE
  Qualifications
  
  Qualification, Licensure, Education, Experience, Special Skills:


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing / Diploma in Nursing.


• Current license in country of origin and with HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi) license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.


• Minimum of ‎5 years' experience in outpatient department with at least ‎2 years' experience as Charge Nurse or equivalent grade in relevant clinical area


• BLS provider


• Demonstrates sound decision-making and leadership skills


• Must be fluent in spoken and written English


• Arabic speaking is desirable but not essential.
  Primary Location : Royal Hospital - Khalifa City - Abudhabi
  Work Locations : Royal Hospital - Khalifa City - Abudhabi Abu Dhabi
  Abu Dhabi
  Job : Medical
  Organization : NMC Royal Hospital KLF
  Full-time
  Job Posting : Jun ‎9, ‎2022, ‎6:15:‎55 AM