Head Nurse

Introduction

Our client is a private multi-specialty hospital in Kuwait. Their ‎130 bed
accredited facility includes inpatient rooms, labor rooms, neonatal units,
Intensive Care Units, Operation Theatres, Emergency Room, outpatient clinics
and sub-specialized medical/surgical fields. Currently, the hospital is
adopting an expansion plan to ‎230 beds.

What we offer

You will have a direct and permanent employment with our client for either ‎2
or ‎3 years. We offer ‎30 days annual paid leave as well as repatriation
airfares for overseas employees. Also you'll be able to get employee
discounts, furnished accommodation /housing allowance for overseas employee's
and a lot more.

Description

They are looking to hire a Head Nurse who will handle:
* Prepares work schedules and assigns personnel. Evaluates work performance and makes recommendations;
* Conducts daily inspection of assigned patient care areas for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, infection control and risk management standards, and takes corrective actions/ makes recommendations where violations occur in order to rectify the situation;
* Directs maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff;
* Establishes and maintains inventories of equipment and other supplies, and ensures that par levels are maintained;
* Ensures accurate maintenance of patients ' medical records and confidentiality of information contained therein;
* Prepares written documentation as required by the Nursing department, and maintains appropriate records and statistics as directed;
* Maintains a comprehensive and 'up-to-date' index or profile of all attending physicians' preferences.
* Formulates departmental monthly report as directed by the Department;
* Assists in the preparation of the fiscal budget and makes appropriate recommendation;
* Contributes in the implementation of total Quality Management Programmers aimed at best practice methods within a climate of customer focus;
* Consults with Nursing Administration concerning management of assigned areas and all related matters.
* Participates in the development and implementation of departmental goals & objectives, philosophy and mission statement;
* Provides staff development and education programmers in consultation with Area Nursing Supervisor & Nursing Director;
* Assists in the process of selection, orientation and training, and initiates performance evaluation of Department personnel;
* Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor.

Who are you

You are someone that assumes responsibility for his/her own learning and
development needs. Furthermore you'll possess the following skills:

Skills & Competencies:
* Develop teaching skills and participate in the planning implementation of orientation and teaching programmers for student nurses in the hospital setting;
* Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the hospital area.;
* Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities in the clinical area.;
* Participate in the hospital induction of all new nursing and support staff;
* Develop leadership ability in order to act as an effective role model.
Education & Qualifications:
* Must have exposure to Contracting side so that he can understand the contracting background;
* ‎16 years minimum with exposure mostly in Hospitality, Hospitals;
* Architect degree qualified.