Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator Speciality C Ward 72&73

Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator Speciality C Ward 72&73

  • King Abdullah Specialist Children Hospital - Jeddah
  • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Provides support and education to staff and patients in the Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator areas.

Education/Qualifications Required:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.

Experience Post Post-Qualifications:

  • Four (4) years of experience is required
  • One (1) year of Nurse Coordinator experience is required

License:

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides assessment, plan of care, and evaluation of specific patient population and provides follow up care as necessary.
  • Demonstrates collaborative multi-disciplinary partnerships working towards the achievements of constant improvement in quality patient care.
  • Acts as a consultant to the multidisciplinary team during the patients treatment.
  • Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction.
  • Develops and implements policies, procedures, and protocols related to clinical specialty in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team incorporating evidence based practice.
  • Evaluates and modifies as required.
  • Coordinates and documents patient care utilizing the nursing care plan, medical records, teaching material, and patient teaching records.
  • Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately, and in a timely manner.
  • Assists in promoting and sharing knowledge via mentorship in line with relevant research and evidence based practice.
  • Develops and coordinates written and verbal educational programs for nursing staff in conjunction with Nursing Development personnel.
  • Coordinates and participates in routine patient care review meetings and case conferences as required.
  • Maintains records and data collection in Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area.
  • Develops written statistical and graphical reports indicating development and advancement towards program goals and objectives.
  • Liaises with internal and external organizations in the exchange of information, bench marking, and in the coordination of activities relating to best practice in Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area.
  • Contributes to decreasing the length of stay/waiting time as per unit specific data.
  • Participates in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication.
  • Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.
  • Contributes to the retention of all staff to meet the Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area specific turnover rate goal.
  • Actively welcomes new staff/students to the Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area and participates in retention activities.
  • Reports equipment failures, safety and security issues, and/or reduction of supply inventory to head nurse or designee.
  • Contributes to the achievement of cost efficiency savings in Pediatric Medical/Surgical Nurse Coordinator area.
  • Maintains an awareness of resource utilization, exercising care in the ordering, and use of equipment and materials.
  • Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
  • Contributes to special projects/assignments linked to nursing strategic priorities and professional practice model.
  • Develops and sustains own knowledge, skills and professional awareness and maintains a professional profile.
  • Provides documented evidence of performance and maintenance of skills consistent with position.
  • Participates in staff orientation aimed at developing competence and performance.
  • Assists in maintaining a suitable learning environment and acts as a preceptor/mentor in the supervision and teaching of nursing students and new staff to develop their competence.
  • Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
  • Participates in self and other’s education, training and development, as applicable.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned