Head Nurse OR-RR

.0 Duties and Responsibilities:
4.1 Leadership:
4.1.1 Make certain that highest standard of clinical care is maintained utilizing
the nursing process.
4.1-2 Efficiently organize and manage
the staff efficiently contributing to the
new innovation /technology utilizing the available
nursing resources within the aisigned
area.
4.1.3 Provide leadership and act as a role
model for the staff at all times .
Administration:
4.1.1 Ensure annual leave, shifts and duties are located
to nursing staff and ensure unit
is adequately staff throughout the
24 hours.
4.1.2 Coordinate and monitor activities of staff and all services
to patients.
4.1.4 Anticipate, identifies potential /actual problems and resolution of problems,
recommending change to policies as necessary.

4.1.5 Ensure effective communication within the unit/department between nursing staff
/ patient / significant others and allied health care personnel.
4.1.6 Report all unusual occurrences / problems / resolutions to the Nursing Shift
Supervisor ,Deputy Director of Nursing and / or to the Director of Nursing.
4.1.7 Ensure optimal staffsafety, welfare and developmen| participating in on-going
counseling and in the formal appraisal procedures; promotes good staff
relationships.
4.1.8 Ensure the consistent / accurate preparation of nursing records.
4.1.9 Ensure that staff is able to use unit equipment and that appropriate measures are
taken to ensure
4.1.9.1 proper maintenance;
4.1.9.2 orders unit supplies,
4.1.9.3 pharmacy, and
4.1.9.4 ensures the most economic use of all resources, both material and
personnel.

4.1.10 Maintain the control of storage and administration of drugs, including narcotics.
4.1.11 Assists with planning / implementing of change either in the unit or in the whole
nursing department as well.
4.1.12 Perform other applicable tasks and duties within the realm of his / her knowledge,
skills and abilities as delegated / assigned.
4.f.13 Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of consumables and reporting stock
shortage (PAR Level) .
4.1.14 Ensure monthly reports are completed and in timely manner4.1.15
Secure patients files, ensures that the files are complete and they are retumed to
Medical Records on discharge as delegated to the ward clerk or porter.
4.1.16 Conduct on - going in - service lectures.4.1.17 Develop unit policies and procedures in collaboration with head of the department
and other relevant staff.

4.1.18 Promptly reports to Deputy Director of Nursing , Director of Nursing and assists
in investigating complaints and incidents in relation to patient care in accordance with
Hospital Policy.
4.1.19 Collaborates with medical staffand all other allied health care professionals on
maffers of patient care and any activity that could affect the delivery of that care.
4.1,20 Takes immediate action on identified hazards or potential hazards and ensures all
staff are aware of steps taken.

4.1.21 Checks stocks and recording of Narcotic and Controlled Drugs as laid down in the
appropriate procedure. Immediately reports to the Deputy Director of Nursing
and Deputy Director of nursing and assists to investigate any incident of drug misuse or
discrepancies.
4.1.22 Attends meetings and serves on working groups or committees as appropriate.
4.1.23 Act up as Nurse Supervisor when required to do so and perform such duty if the
need arises.
4.1.24 Exercises and demonstrates effective leadership skills for both Nursing and NonNursing
staff.
4.1.25 Establishes and develops effective communication with other members of the
health care team, patients and relatives.

4.1.26 Ensures that all staff are oriented into their posts and are fully aware of their range
of duties and responsibilities within the scope of practice.
4.1.27 Organizes and undertakes where necessary agreed mentoring/ preceptorship of
new staffallocated to their designated area.

8.0 Personal Qualities /Skills Required:
8.1 Good inter personal communication skills
8.2 Development effective management , facilitating team building and
working to works with Vision , Mission and Goals of Nursing.