Charge Nurse ER University Hospital Sharjah UAE

University Hospital Sharjah is currently seeking a dedicated Charge nurse ER in UAE. This opportunity was published by the hospital on December 6, 2023 and is now open for applications. The incumbent will assess patient needs, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of patient care in the ER.

Responsibilities of Charge Nurse ER

• Actively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS).
• Complies with all UHS policies, procedures and fire regulations.
• Participates in all aspects of the International Accreditation program to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standards.
• Performs nursing practice in line with the facility, MOH, JCI and FDON policies, procedures and standards.
• Takes charge of the Unit in the absence of the Unit Manager.
• Assumes team leader (Charge) responsibility for shift duty completing tasks as allocated.
• Adapts to changing work situations by adjusting staff assignment and/or seeking assistance from the Unit Manager ensuring patient safety is maintained and scope of practice and hospital policies are not violated.
• Ensures nurse: patient ratios are maintained whilst on duty, highlighting significant problems to Nurse Manager or Supervisor.
• Allocates specific tasks to other nursing staff as required.
• Provides mentorship to new staff throughout their orientation period.
• Participates in performance plans with individual staff members, meeting with staff, reviewing practice concerns, providing required education, documenting performance plan outcomes and recommendations as assigned by Unit manager.
• Participates in annual staff appraisals for Nursing Assistants and Staff nurses as assigned by Unit Manager.
• Reviews yearly competencies with junior staff as assigned by Unit Manager.
• Performs regular patient and unit rounds with Unit Manager or Supervisor to ensure quality patient care, reporting any deficiencies and taking appropriate action to resolve.

What you’ll do as Charge Nurse ER

• Prepare and submit statistical data as requested by Unit Manager or Supervisor.
• Maintain relevant unit KPIs as requested by Unit Manager or Supervisor.
• Participate in recruitment and selection as assigned by Unit Manager.
• Investigate and evaluate Incident reports, taking necessary and appropriate action, including completion of documentation and reporting to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in the provision of a safe and positive workplace by enhancing occupational health and safety requirements, as well as monitoring the operations and continuous improvement of the safety management system.
• Attend assigned committees and report back to department.
• Participate in the CNE programme, delivering education as requested to the nursing department as well as in – house education to the ER staff.
• Act as clinical resource providing support for patient care and departmental operational concerns for all junior staff.
• Participate in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programmes, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by Unit Manager.
• Initiate emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary.
• Maintain unit stock/consumables, crash cart stock, in accordance with facility policy on medication expiry dates and safe location of consumable items.
• Maintain and adhere to patient confidentiality at all times.
• Responsible for attendance to yearly mandatory training as scheduled on mandatory training calendar.
• Responsible for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating knowledge through educational activities.

Eligibility Criteria for Charge Nurse ER

The role of Charge Nurse ER at University Hospital Sharjah requires following qualifications and experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a BSc Nursing /Diploma of Nursing, not less than 3 years study duration.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduation experience with at least 2 years in current specialty (ER).
• Previous UAE experience is desirable.
• Experience in a commissioning environment is an advantage.
• Experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA).

Licensure & Certification

• Current license in country of origin.
• UAE Ministry of Health License.
• BLS certificate.
• ACLS certificate.
• PALS.

Knowledge & Skills

• Have knowledge of current evidence-based nursing practice.
• Demonstrate proven success in collaborating with peers & colleagues and able to work in, a diverse multi-cultural environment.
• Management, administrative and leadership skills required to effectively organize and direct staff and services.
• Basic data management & analytical skills.

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