Nurse Manager, Acute Care - Relocation Required in Abu Dhabi, UAE

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the nursing practice and quality of care in an operating unit / department, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, while creating an environment of compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, plans and updates plan of care based on individual patient needs
• Provides direct care and evaluates outcomes, incorporating principles of family centered care
• Monitors and documents patients’ condition and effectiveness of care and interventions
• Assesses educational needs of patients and significant others considering cultural needs and other special concerns
• Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and / or significant as appropriate
• Validates and documents patient and family understand of teaching
• Administers prescribed medications in accordance with approved policies and protocols, utilizing barcode scanning
• Carries out prescribed treatments in accordance with approved policies, protocols and educational material procedures
• Promotes a culture of shared accountability throughout organization
• Ensure that nursing and clinical practice is in accordance with the mission and strategic plan
• Incorporates principles of Transformational and Serving Leadership
• Facilitates continuous readiness for local and international licensing and accreditation bodies surveys
• Supports caregiver engagement through application of Shared Governance principles
• Identifies opportunities to integrate Emirati Nationals into roles at CCAD
• Appreciates strengths of cultural diversity as contributors to the success of the organization
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships throughout and external to, CCAD
• Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values
• Communicate with patients, families, communities, and other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to maintaining health and treatment of disease
• Communicates with patients, families, visitors and vendors in a courteous, helpful manner, endeavoring to resolve issues at the unit / department level
• Communicates patient clinical information clearly and accurately, documenting pertinent information in medical record and ensuring complete documentation of patient care
• Engages patient and family in hand-off of clinical information and planning daily plan of care as appropriate

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is required
• Minimum three (3) year curriculum in Nursing from an accredited program is required
• Associate Degree Nurses from North America with evidence of passing the National exam is required (USA : NCLEX RN & Canada : Licensing Exam)
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management or Healthcare Administration is preferred
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certification or equivalent postgraduate qualification in specialty area is preferred

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years post-graduate Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting is required
• Minimum of six (6) years post-graduate Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting is required
• Minimum of two (2) years in a senior charge nurse position, or not less than three (3) years in a charge nurse position in acute care environment is required
• International accreditation experience is preferred

Certification and Licensur e

• Valid and current national license is required
• BLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment
• ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must obtain within 6 months of employment
27 days ago