Head Nurse

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Management :

1. To be responsible for the organization and management of nursing duties and day to day operational tasks.

2. To support staff, patients and their families.

3. Responsible for staff allocation to ensure adequate staffing and skill mix.

4. Ensure fair distribution of workload between staff.

5. Responsible for identification of equipment requirements and monitoring of supplies at all times.

6. Monitor sickness, annual leave, maternity leave, study leave, emergency leave, recruitment and retention issues and appraisals within their scope of responsibilities.

7. Working with the Clinic Manager and the Doctors to develop an annual plan of educational requirements for staff.

8. To supervise the monitoring of stock levels in clinical stores and equipment.

Clinic Care :

9. To act as an expert in the care of the patients, providing effective leadership and acting as a positive role model.

10. To take charge of the clinical area; coordinating the care given by all members of nursing staff.

11. Responsible for ensuring that patient needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated, and that there is consultation and involvement of the multidisciplinary team and where appropriate, the patient and their family.

12. Work effectively as a Head Nurse within the multidisciplinary team.

Communication :

13. Communicates with a range of people on a range of matters.

14. Consults with other departments as appropriate to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.

15. Develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations.

Qualifications:

- HAAD / DHA/ MOH /DOH License

- Completion of Nursing qualification from an accredited institution

- BLS CERTIFICATE

- ACLS CERTIFICATE

- Strong communication skills in written and spoken English

Experience Required:

- Proven Experience working as a Head Nurse – Dermatology Department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED6,000.00 per month