Job description:
Manages patient care unit 24 hours a day. Oversees the planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating the delivery of patient-centered care within established institution's policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of professional nursing practice. Rounds three times a day on all patients of her/his unit and performs interventions as needed for the patients and families. Coordinates the care needed for a patient with different disciplines. Covers nurses when sick leave arises. This is done through the management of human, financial, and other resources; professional development of oneself and subordinates; involvement in strategic planning and fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative relationships. Enforces Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient Safety Goals, and national and international standards.
Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
- Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia
- For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book)
- Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles)
- Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
- Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice
- Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing Management/Advanced Clinical Speciality preferable
- Certificate in Wound Management or
- Masters in Wound Care Management preferred
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of nursing experience in Inpatient Nursing
- Minimum of three (3) years of Managerial Experience in Inpatient Nursing – Advanced Rehab Unit and Endoscopy
- Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA)
- Skills in leadership and management
- Ability to speak English fluently
- Private hospital experience preferred
