Director of Clinical Nursing
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Hospital - Madinah
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Responsibilities / Duties:
Clinical Practice:
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Ensures staff, nursing staff, students, interns and residents practice within established policies and procedures and standards of nursing practice and patient care
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Complies with hospital infection control and safety protocols
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Maintains high visibility in clinical areas
Administration:
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Staff Management to include recruitment, education, training, evaluation and development as well as preparation and delegation of work schedules and workflow.
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Reviews plans, manages and monitors the area budget
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Develops, modifies and ensures implementation of Policies and Procedures
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Participates in Committees and workgroups as required
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Actively participates in planning and development of new and expanded programs
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Maintains high visibility
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Maintains an open door communication policy for area staff
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Functions as a mediator and resource person across departmental lines
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Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the strategic plan for the Division of Nursing
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Maintains all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generates reports as required.
Educational & Research:
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Facilities the development, implementation and evaluation of educational activities to meet the identified needs of managers, nursing and support personnel.
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Encourages and provides an environmental to support scientific enquiry within a professional practice model
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Assumes responsibility for own professional growth
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Participates in teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical students, interns and residents
Quality
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Ensures corrective actions are implemented and maintained when performance deviates from the established policies/standards
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Develops implements and participates in Quality Management processes and activities
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Professionalism:
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Established and maintains an environment that promotes and support culturally sensitive professional nursing practice
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Advocates for the needs of the patients and the clinical program promotes the continuum of care
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Creates a culture which empowers others to achieve, maximizing individual potential
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Models skills of negotiation, critical thinking and team building
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Promotes Hospital and Nursing missions and demonstrates established values
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Fosters collaborative relations and mutual understanding
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Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications Required:
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Bachelor of Degree or equivalent
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Master’s Degree in Nursing/Management
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Registered Nurse with current/active license
Experience Required:
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Minimum eight (8) years clinical nursing experience which includes five (5) years of progressive administrative positions and two (2) years in comparable position
Special Skills Required:
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English Language Skills
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B Level Arabic Language Skills
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Intermediate Level Computer Skills