JOB SUMMARY
The Head Nurse- OR consults with the Area Supervisor concerning
administrative, professional and clinical issues, and assumes operational
responsibility of Operating Room, Recovery Room and Cesarean Section OR.
Directs and supervises activities, interprets and implements
policies/procedures and standards as per the ACI & JCIA recommendations and
Ministry of Health regulations as appropriate.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY CONTACTS* *
INTERNAL:
* Visiting Doctors/Other NMH Physicians
* Heads of other Departments
* Medical Services Staff (Lab., Pharmacy, Radiology etc.)
* Support Service Staff (Reception, Dietary, HK etc.)
EXTERNAL:
* Patients
* Patient Relatives and Friends
JOB REQUIREMENTS* *
Education :
Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Nursing preferably with Post Basic/Graduate
Certificate/Diploma in Operating Room Technique Current CPR/BLS certification.
1st Line Management Certificate/Diploma and/or current PALS certification is
an advantage. Licensing: Valid License from Ministry of Health to work as
a Registered Nurse.
Experience :
7 years ' clinical experience, preferable with 5 years in Operating Room
Service facility.
3 years' work experience as a Head/In-charge and /or 2 years in a supervisory
post. Service for more than 5 years in NMH is preferred.
OTHER SKILLS:*
Technical: Knowledge and proficiency in fundamental nursing procedures
such as IV Therapy, ECG vitals, medication administration and drug
calculation, proper wound management, naso-gastric tube insertion,
documentation, etc. Knowledge of sterilization techniques, safety measures,
good hygiene, environmental sanitation and infection control standards.
Acquainted in different medical apparatus or equipment.
. Administrative Skills: Decision Making and Teaching skills; Self-
Motivated, Flexible and Adaptable; Ability to Multi-Task, take Initiative,
Assess, Organize ,Prioritize and Work under pressure without supervision
Soft Skills: Excellent Communication and Inter-personal skills.
Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet Language
Skills:* Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is an advantage.
PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS
* Works primarily in an air conditioned, well-lighted and comfortable health care facility, while also exposed to infections and close contact with the patients.
* May have to work long hours, in shifts and be available to deal with departmental exigencies
* Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking and moving. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling.
* May experience work related pressure.
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