Nurse Specialist – Nursing Administration

Summary

Facilitates continuity of established nursing practice/comprehensive nursing care delivery. Supports and upholds objectives of Nursing and Hospital Administration and positively promotes Nursing Affairs (NA) across organization.

Education / Qualification Required:

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.

Experience Post Post-Qualifications:

Four (4) years of nursing experience
Two (2) years in a leadership position with Master’s Degree
OR Six (6) years of experience with Bachelor’s Degree

License:

Current Registered Nurse license from country of origin required

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice

Demonstrates advanced nursing knowledge and clinical competence in the area of assignment
Acts in collaboration with the medical staff, within the remit of the RN license, to provide advanced nursing care, including nurse led clinics
Facilitates competence in nursing practice in area of expertise
Acts as a consultant and resource person for current evidence-based nursing practice information in area of specialty
Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients, their families and all members of the healthcare team
Function as a patient advocate

Administration

Maintains documentation and record keeping that verifies activities according to department guidelines
Maintains correct lines of authority and communication
Utilizes material resources and facilitates and communication
Utilizes material resources and facilitates effectively
Maintains confidentially of all records and results
Maintains records and reports related to area of assigned

Education & Research

Participate in teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical students, interns and Residents in area of specialty
Participates in research activities and ensures dissemination of relevant research and best practice guidelines Acts as a consultant and resource person within area of expertise
Provides evidence – based adult education for nursing services staff, nursing students, Interns and Residents in area of specialty

Quality

Participates in the evaluation of systems and programmes to maximize patient outcomes and cost effectiveness in area of specialty
Makes recommendations for changes based one evidence based practice and best practice guidelines
Undertakes clinical audit and contributes to the development of knowledge and practice within the specialty
Complies with the participates in Quality improvement processes and activities
Complies with hospital infection control and safety protocols

Professionalism

Serves as a professional role model, consultant and teacher
Develops and utilizes professional collegial networking
Demonstrates repost, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families other hospital employees, students and faculty
Advocates for excellence in patient care and patient rights
Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members
Assumes responsibility for own actions, decisions and behaviors
Demonstrates initiative in the performance of duties requiring a minimum amount of supervision or guidance