Director of Nursing

at  Sydney Medical Center

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Degree in Nursing
• Post Graduate qualification in Nursing Management preferred.
  Job Types: Full-time, Contrac

• Coordinates the provision of safe efficient, and economical nursing care in line with established standards of practice.
• Supports direct care to patients and families.
• Collaborates with patients, families and healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Supports Quality Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and Risk Management policies and programs.
• Participates as a member of assigned hospital committees.
• Directs and develops Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives in assigned areas.
• Ensures QI through ongoing indicator monitoring.
• Recognizes areas for improvement and puts programs in place to resolve these.
• Oversees assigned units’ QI activity, reports, and projects.
• Conducts rounds in all patient care areas; is abreast of clinical issues, staffing patterns and customer service needs.
• Oversees assigned unit performance.
• Ensures adequate numbers of competent, engaged staff to deliver care, keeping within the budgeted allowances.
• Ensures the delivery of ongoing training and development of staff.
• Motivates others and delegates responsibilities to ensure goals are met.
• Advances and supports the professional nurse in the roles of provider, teacher and patient advocate.
• Participates in management meetings and supports the hospital’s long-term goals.
• Provides direction and support to front-line nursing managers.
• Plans, directs and monitors the scheduling and utilization of human resources to meet staffing needs based on patient acuity and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations.
• Develops and supports plans and programs related to nursing education and oversees compliance with mandatory education requirements.