Assistant Director of Nursing

Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and the organization information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.

Monitors the adherence of nursing practice against the Policy and Procedures of the organization.

Monitors staffing levels and efficient use of material resources and assists in recruitment of Nursing Staff.

Provide effective leadership to the nursing/midwifery profession within assigned areas, collaborates with the DON in the development and evaluation of organisation structures and processes to promote evidence-based, patient-focused quality care.

As a member of the nurse executive team, assist in the implementation of plans, projects, and programs to meet the critical success factors of the health service, health provider teams and the organization.

Provides input for plans, projects and programs for their assigned areas and or the Nursing/Midwifery Department.

Communication: Ensure that the Director of Nursing/Midwifery receives appropriate and timely information necessary to fulfil the organisation's strategic and operational plans.

Uses information technology to access, transmit and produce information as necessary.

Keep records and prepare reports of nursing service activities as required by the organization.

Performance Improvement/Risk Management: Develops, maintains, and evaluates patient and staff data collection systems and processes to support the practice of professional nursing and delivery of patient care.

Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice in their assigned services and makes corrections as needed, in discussion with the Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer.

In conjunction with the nursing executive team, develop, implement and evaluate outcome/measures/indicators that are relevant to nursing services, including but not limited to clinical governance, information and performance management systems.

Takes a lead role in ensuring adherence to agreed quality standards, including the utilisation of international quality measures and benchmarks.

Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring systems and strategies within the nursing department to achieve and maintain compliance with accreditation and licensing standards.

Takes a lead role in the organisation achieving and maintaining Joint Commission International, HAAD Accreditation/Licensing standards and other certifications/accreditation pertinent to the organisation.

Collaborates with the Nursing Leadership Team to develop strategies and initiatives that support Service Excellence Standards.

Takes a lead role in major disaster response as delegated.

Education: Monitors that Nurses/Midwives assess patient and family education needs, plan for and provide education and evaluate outcomes.

Provides a suitable environment that supports patient and family learning.

Provides systems that enable staff to access resources, internal and external, to provide patient and family with accurate information and resources to meet their health care needs.

Engages in health promotion activities in the organization and community.

Professional Responsibilities: Liaises with internal and external agencies to assist with the development of managerial/leadership competencies for both personal and staff development.

In conjunction with, but not limited to the DON, identifies own professional learning needs and develops an annual learning plan.