أخصائي تمريض – Staff Nurse – Ministry of Defense -Medical Services Directorate

Duties and responsibilities:

Administrative

 

Provides a leadership & resource role in the provision of patient care

 

Acts as a unit management resource for example charge nurse, or team leader as assigned

 

Addresses issues using a problem-solving framework. Initiates the nursing or medical/administrative chain of command if unable to resolve issues

Liaisons with other health care team members & departments to provide continuity of patient care & unit activities.

Clinical

Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process within established hospital & unit-specific policies and procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge & clinical assessment skills appropriate to the clinical area.

Takes direct & appropriate action in urgent & emergency situations

Documents all assessments, interventions & other information in the patient’s health care record in a timely & ongoing manner

Promotes continuity of care through oral written communication

 

Demonstrates effective communication & collaboration skills when interacting with patients, families, & other health care team members

Complies with the hospital Infection Control & Safety Protocols

Education & Research

Works with all health care team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient care outcomes

 

Acts as a preceptor and/or resource for new employees, trainees & other staff

Assumes responsibility for own professional growth identifying the areas of clinical knowledge & skills that requires the development

Uses research / current references in the provision of evidence-based care

Participates in teaching & mentoring of nurses and trainees.

Quality

Anticipates & acts to maintain a safe environment

 

Assesses own care to patient care systems and continuously seek ways to improve

Complies with and participates in Quality Management processes & activities

Professionalism

Serves as a professional role model, teacher & resource person

 

Develops & utilizes professional collegial networking

 

Demonstrates respect, compassion & cultural sensitivity to patients, families & other hospital employees

 

Advocates for excellence in patient care & rights

Assumes responsibility for own actions, decisions & behaviors

Demonstrate initiative in the performance of duties

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate