Head Nurse.Nursing Services.Aster Hospital, Al Qusais (Br. Of Aster DM Healthcare FZC)

. Prepare the duty roster with adequate staff in each shifts

·Ensure availability of adequate manpower, materials, equipment and supplies

·Ensure that all equipment, furniture and fittings are available in good working order to ensure comfort and safety to patients, visitors and staff.

·Be responsible for the overall administration of the unit assigned.

·Actively participate in staff meetings, relevant committees, debriefing session, meeting with Nursing Leadership etc… and update staff about any policy changes or developments in the hospital.

·Be the first line of reporting for staff and patient concerns

·Recognize own limitation, seeks advice when unable to solve conflict / problems.

·Ensure effective and efficient use of all department resources.

• Maintain proper discipline amongst the staff by following the hospital’s disciplinary policy.

• Demonstrate skills in creating an environment which will promote open and honest discussion, in which staff feel free to represent their views and it is heard in an appropriate setting.

• Ensure that all communication (verbal or written) between the ward and other departments is of a high standard both in its content and presentation.

• Ensure that all written and electronically stored information is accessible only to authorized personnel.

• Ensure that all staff is aware of the importance of the collection of statistical data, quality indicators.

• Ensure timely quality indicators sent to the Head of the Dept. accurately.

• Report all incidents to the Head of the Dept. and maintain appropriate records.

• Monitor the services provided by other departments, communicate any deficits in standards and inform the concerned dept.

• Ensure staff adherence to the health and safety standards at all times.

• Be responsible for taking immediate action to deal with any problem, which might affect patient, visitor or staff safety.

• Accept personal accountability for own practice as a Registered Nurse and to work at all times within the code of conduct of nursing.

• Develop own knowledge base, ensuring evidence based practice and contributes to the enhancement of patient care.

• Identify and monitor the strength, weakness and performance of staff and guide them by counseling and necessary in-house training.

• Be the role model for peers, subordinates and students through performance, practice, appearance and in action.