Operating Room Nurse Manager Speciality A

Summary

Within the mission, vision and values of KASCH responsible for managing the activities and functions of the Operating Room Nurse Manager Speciality A area by ensuring continuous operations and delivery of quality nursing care are provided to achieve optimal patient outcomes in line with all relevant policies and standards.

Education/Qualifications Required:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Equivalent from Accredited University obtained through personal attending study method (not distant learning or on-line study method)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years current clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration, 3 years of which in Operating Room Nurse Manager or comparable management position

License:

Current and in good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the services and activities of the assigned nursing unit including planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the delivery of patient care and unit/clinic operational management functions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to Operating Room Nurse Manager Speciality A.
• Maintain a high visibility (80% clinical presence) to ensure that patient care activities are within established hospital, divisional and unit specific guidelines, policies and procedures, standards and protocols.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and staff of other departments.
• Develop and utilize professional collegial networking.
• Maintain an open door policy for unit staff.
• Coordinate teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical students, Interns and Residents.
• Work with all health care team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient care outcomes.
• Ensure provision of patient and family education based on needs assessment, readiness and discharge planning, utilizing appropriate resources.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the unit and develop, lead, implement and participate in quality improvement processes and activities.
• Act as department liaison in nursing and or hospital committees and workgroups.
• Conduct staff performance appraisals.
• Accomplish staff job results by coaching, guiding and counseling employees.
• Facilitate training and professional development of staff.
• Ensure own and staff full compliance with all hospital safety precautions, maintaining an updated staff matrix of required recertification’s.
• Ensure availability and maintenance of all medical equipment and material supplies to meet operational needs within the assigned unit.
• Maintain all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generate reports as required.
• Conduct staff meetings and maintain minutes.
• Develop work staffing plans and work schedules to ensure continued operations.
• Serve as a professional role model and resource person to nursing staff.
• Demonstrate respect, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families other hospital employees, students and faculty.
• Assume responsibility for own professional growth, decisions and actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned