Job description:
Functions as both an administrative and clinical resource of the clinic ensuring patient-centred care is effective and consistent with the goals, policies, procedures and established standards of practice. Supervises and coordinates personnel and nursing care, as well as the management of fiscal and other resources. Manages and coordinates various activities necessary for the maintenance of efficient patient care delivery. Demonstrates good skills in time management, crisis interventions, problem-solving, decision-making, delegation, and priority setting. Supports the vision and mission of the American Hospital Dubai.
Oversees clinical operations for various women's services at American Hospital Dubai's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, including OB-GYN, ultrasound, and procedure services. Educates patients on pregnancy and childbirth, assists nurses with tests and monitors maternal and fetal health, monitors colposcopy patients, ensures compliance with Point-of-Care (POC) protocols,manages the operating room queue list, and tracks post-operation follow-up calls.
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 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.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of nursing experience in the Outpatient Department.
- Minimum of two (2) years of Managerial Experience in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.
- Knowledge of current practices in the Outpatient Nursing Department.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).
- Demonstrates incremental leadership and management experience.
- Communication skills in Arabic and English are essential.
- Private hospital experience preferred.
