Nurse Manager Surgical Wing Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is currently seeking suitably qualified candidates for role of a Senior Charge Nurse / Unit Manager Surgical Wing. The nurse manager is accountable for the implementation of the vision, mission, and values of SSMC and the Department of Nursing within defined areas of practice. The nurse manager plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the operational, fiscal, and personnel activities within defined areas of practice to ensure the provision of quality patient care 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The job ID for this vacancy is 130.

Responsibilities of A Nurse Manager

• Adheres to the Standards of Practice for Nursing Administration within the Department of Nursing, assigned unit, and administrative and medical partnerships.
• Assists and works in partnership with the nursing executive in setting the strategic direction for the nursing/midwifery department.
• Collaborates with the senior nursing leadership to ensure efficient healthcare delivery.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to issues, situations or trends related to the assigned unit.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine the issues, problems, or trends.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the situation.
• Develops and implement strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary healthcare resources.
• Employs strategies to foster health promotion, health teaching, and the provision of other educational services and resources and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Provides consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change.
• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and the delivery of services.
• Collaborates with all levels of nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Integrates ethical provisions and research findings in all areas of practice.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
• Advocates for the protections and rights of individuals, families, communities, populations, healthcare providers, nursing, and other professions especially related to health and safety.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in the development of human resources.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Facilitates application of quality improvement tools to improve unit and facility systems, processes, and services.

What You’ll Do More

• Demonstrates understanding of organizational behaviors and application of skills essential in influencing nursing practice.
• Develops and participates in project planning related to nursing practice or area of responsibility.
• Develops an operational plan including tactics that support and move the unit/department to accomplish the strategic plan.
• Participates in committees, and task forces that are interdisciplinary or interdepartmental; may be required to chair, co-chair, or lead such groups.
• Performs clinical rounds to assess, identify problems, determine solutions and guide teams in the clinical and operational management of services.
• Monitors and supports the Organizational Key Performance Indicators and Clinical
• Indicators and reinforces corrective action to improve clinical service.
• Responsible for minimizing exposure to incidents of infection/cross-infection of patients, staff, visitors, and the public.
• Ensures staff adheres to the infection control policies and procedures of the organization.
• Manages effective and efficient utilization of human resources, consumables, and equipment.
• Contributes to the wider organizational development needs as appropriate within the scope of practice.

Job Requirements for Role of Nurse Manager

Qualification

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Degree in Nursing (2 years course duration).
• Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
• Valid/current national license.
• BLS provider.
• Desired: Master’s degree in Nursing or related clinical specialty or Health Care Administration.
• Certificate of the postgraduate diploma in nursing or Healthcare or administration field.

Experience

• Required: NLT 10 years clinical experience in appropriate & relevant healthcare settings post qualification.
• NLT 2 years in Senior Charge Nurse (S. C.N.) position, or NLT 3 years in a Charge Nurse Position.
•  Desired: International accreditation experience.

Procedure to Apply

If you have the desire to become a part of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, apply for job of Senior Charge Nurse / Unit Manager Surgical Ward by using the “Apply Now” button. It will redirect you to the official registration form. Once you are on registration portal, complete your profile by adding your personal and professional details. You will also need to upload your updated CV & other relevant documents. Finally, follow instructions provided to complete the application process. Good luck!

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