Clinical Resource Nurse

• Patient Care Coordination: Plan, direct, and coordinate daily patient care activities to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care.
• Clinical Support: Serve as a clinical resource for nursing units, providing guidance and support to nursing staff and collaborating with nurse leaders and medical staff.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
• Education and Training: Conduct educational needs assessments and gap analyses, and assist in the training and development of nursing staff.
• Quality Improvement: Promote and maintain quality patient care by managing nursing operations and enforcing procedures, policies, and practices.
• Patient Outcomes: Implement nursing actions based on assessment data, prioritize identified needs, and evaluate patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Licensure: Valid nursing license in the UAE.
• Skills: Strong clinical skills, excellent communication and leadership abilities, and proficiency in healthcare management software.

Required Experience

• A total of 5 years’ experience post-graduation inclusive of 1-year experience in education (academic or clinical).
• UAE Nurses: total of 5 years’ experience post-graduation.

1. Clinical Expertise and Guidance

• Support for Nurses and Healthcare Teams: The CRN acts as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering expert advice on patient care, complex clinical scenarios, and nursing best practices.
• Clinical Decision-Making: They help in making decisions related to patient care, especially in complex cases, by providing evidence-based guidance and ensuring that care is aligned with clinical standards.
• Problem-Solving: When unusual or difficult patient care situations arise, CRNs collaborate with other healthcare professionals to problem-solve and develop optimal care plans.

2. Staff Education and Training

• Ongoing Education: CRNs provide in-service training, workshops, and educational sessions to nursing staff, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest clinical practices, medical technologies, and safety protocols.
• Mentorship: They mentor less experienced nurses and healthcare professionals, helping them develop clinical skills and promoting professional growth.
• Orientation and Onboarding: Clinical Resource Nurses may assist in the orientation and training of new staff members, familiarizing them with the hospital’s procedures, policies, and best practices.

3. Quality Improvement and Clinical Standards

• Implementation of Best Practices: CRNs help implement and monitor adherence to evidence-based clinical practices and protocols to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
• Quality Control: They may also be involved in quality improvement initiatives, working to identify areas where patient care can be improved and developing strategies to address these gaps.
• Compliance: Ensuring that nursing staff comply with regulatory standards, hospital policies, and legal requirements related to patient care.

4. Patient Advocacy and Care Coordination

• Advocating for Patients: CRNs ensure that patients receive the appropriate care based on their individual needs, advocating for necessary interventions and resources.
• Coordination of Care: They may assist in coordinating multidisciplinary care teams for complex cases and ensuring that the patient’s care plan is effectively communicated across departments.

5. Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Practice

• Research Participation: Some Clinical Resource Nurses are involved in clinical research, helping to gather data, monitor patient outcomes, and contribute to studies that advance clinical practice.
• Evidence-Based Practice: They promote the use of evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, ensuring that nursing interventions are based on the most current research and guidelines.