Nursing Supervisor – Nursing Education

Summary

Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard – Health Affairs, in close collaboration with medical and other healthcare team members demonstrates advanced nursing knowledge and applies this knowledge to the assessment, diagnosis, delivery and design of nursing care and interventions for a specific patient population or service specialty. Function under a collaborative management model where Medicine and nursing jointly participate in decisions.

Education/Qualifications Required:

Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited Institution – Essential
Master Degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited Institution

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of current clinical nursing experience, including a minimum of two (2) years as nursing educator

License:

Valid and in a good Standing License in current country or practice

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate advanced nursing knowledge and clinical competence in the assigned area

Act as an advisor and resource person within area of specialty
Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team within the remit of the Registered Nurse license, to provide advanced nursing care, including nurse led clinics
Act as an advisor and resource person for current evidence-based nursing practice information in area of specialty
Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, their families and all members of the healthcare team
Function as a patient advocate.
Maintain documentation and record keeping that verify activities according to department guidelines
Maintain confidentially of all records, reports and results related to the assigned area
Act as an expert educational resource for clinical staff and actively participate in teaching and mentoring of nursing, and multidisciplinary team in area of specialty
Participate in research activities and ensure dissemination of relevant researches and best practice guidelines
Assess patient/family educational needs and readiness to learn, and patient/family discharge planning needs utilizing appropriate resources
Demonstrate respect, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families, other hospital employees, students and faculty
Advocate for excellence in patient care and patient rights
Lead and participate in the development of nursing initiatives or educational program that are aimed at improving patient quality and experience
Undertake clinical audit and clinical research that contribute to the development of knowledge and enhancement of nursing practice
Comply with and participate in Quality Improvement Projects and activities
Maintain infection control measures
Participate in the evaluation of systems and programs to maximize patient outcomes and cost effectiveness in area specialty
Make recommendation for changes based on evidence-based practice and practice guidelines
Lead, develop and review policies, procedure, clinical practice guidelines and provide recommendations for system development
Serve as a professional role model, consultant and educator
Develop and utilize professional collegial networking, hospital employees, students and faculty
Assume responsibility for own actions, decisions and behaviors
Demonstrate initiative in the performance of duties requiring a minimum amount of supervision or guidance
Perform other job related duties.