Charge Nurse MedSurg

To assess patient needs plan implement and evaluate the plan of patient care in the Medical Surgical Inpatient unit Direct junior and auxiliary team members Provide safe quality ethical nursing care in accordance with the Hospital international and federal standards and regulations Provides Leadership in the absence of the Unit Manger Summary of Main Duties 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 Prepares and submits statistical data as requested by Unit Manager or Supervisor Maintains relevant unit KPIs as requested by Unit Manager or Supervisor Participates in recruitment and selection as assigned by Unit Manager Investigates and evaluates Incident reports taking necessary and appropriate action including completion of documentation and reporting to appropriate personnel Participates 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 Responsibilities Attends assigned committees and reports back to department Participates in the CNE programme delivering education as requested to the nursing department as well as in house education to the Medical Surgical staff Acts as clinical resource providing support for patient care and departmental operational concerns for all junior staff Assess plan implements and evaluates the nursing care of each patient considering the patient s individuality abilities culture and right to choose Prioritizes patients individual needs and delegates aspects of nursing care to other nursing team members within his her scope of professional practice Performs nursing care in response to the patient s needs treatment plan and nursing care plan supported by nursing knowledge and current best practice Assists physicians with examinations procedures and other processes related to direct patient care Documents the nursing care of each patient from admission to discharge in accordance to facility medical record and documentation policy Assists and provides documented patient and family health education based upon the individual nursing care plan of the patient Ensures patient environment is safe for patients and staff by utilizing infection control practices adhering to International patient safety goals and following facility health and safety policies Collaborates with the Multidisciplinary team and acts as patient advocate to ensure quality care is delivered Adhere to the safe administration of medication policy within the facility administering prescribed medications including narcotics as per scope of practice Monitors the condition of patient and reports any changes to appropriate personnel Demonstrates sensitivity to patients comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments reporting any damages equipment malfunctioning to the Bio Medical department and nurse in charge immediately Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives in service education programmes unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by Unit Manager Initiates emergency safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary Maintains unit stock consumables crash cart stock in accordance with facility policy on medication expiry dates and safe location of consumable items Maintains and adheres 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 Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned within scope of practice The employment terms and conditions for this position are specified in the individuals Employment Contract Position Requirements Qualifications Required Covering as Team Leader Minimum 5 years postgraduation experience with at least 5 years in current specialty Med Surg Actively participated in quality improvement projects Precepted minimum 3 new staff Desirable Advanced Life support Licenses Registration Required Current license in country of origin UAE Ministry of Health License Within three months of employment ACLS certificate Position criteria Other Skills Abilities Position Criteria 5 years post graduate experience Computer literate familiar with Microsoft Word Excel Must be fluent in written and spoken English spoken Arabic an advantage Advantage Previous UAE experience experience in a commissioning environment experience of working in International accredited hospital JCIA Participated in Preceptors Education programs Other Skills Abilities Have knowledge current evidencebased nursing practice Demonstrate proven success in collaborating with peers colleagues and able to work in a diverse multicultural environment Management administrative and leadership skills required to effectively organize and direct staff and services Basic data management analytical skills You will be redirected to the company website to apply for this position