head nurse

who you are
You are someone that assumes responsibility for his/her own learning and development needs. Furthermore you’ll possess the following skills:

Skills & Competencies:

• Develop teaching skills and participate in the planning implementation of orientation and teaching programmers for student nurses in the hospital setting;
• Contribute to the identification of training needs pertinent to the hospital area.;
• Identify and contribute to the continual enhancement of learning opportunities in the clinical area.;
• Participate in the hospital induction of all new nursing and support staff;
• Develop leadership ability in order to act as an effective role model.

education & qualifications:

• Must have exposure to Contracting side so that he can understand the contracting background;
• 16 years minimum with exposure mostly in Hospitality, Hospitals;
• Architect degree qualified.

description
They are looking to hire a Head Nurse who will handle:

• Prepares work schedules and assigns personnel. Evaluates work performance and makes recommendations;
• Conducts daily inspection of assigned patient care areas for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, infection control and risk management standards, and takes corrective actions/ makes recommendations where violations occur in order to rectify the situation;
• Directs maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff;
• Establishes and maintains inventories of equipment and other supplies, and ensures that par levels are maintained;
• Ensures accurate maintenance of patients’ medical records and confidentiality of information contained therein;
• Prepares written documentation as required by the Nursing department, and maintains appropriate records and statistics as directed;
• Maintains a comprehensive and ‘up-to-date’ index or profile of all attending physicians’ preferences.
• Formulates departmental monthly report as directed by the Department;
• Assists in the preparation of the fiscal budget and makes appropriate recommendation;
• Contributes in the implementation of total Quality Management Programmers aimed at best practice methods within a climate of customer focus;
• Consults with Nursing Administration concerning management of assigned areas and all related matters.
• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental goals & objectives, philosophy and mission statement;
• Provides staff development and education programmers in consultation with Area Nursing Supervisor & Nursing Director;
• Assists in the process of selection, orientation and training, and initiates performance evaluation of Department personnel;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor.