رئيس تمريض / Head Nurse

- Responsible for the management, administrative functions and monitoring of practice to ensure effective and efficient operation of the assigned area according to program policy and procedures.

 - Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills in ensuring the delivery of patient and family centered care.

- Supports the professional and personal development of all nursing staff and works as an effective member of the caring team.

- Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and monitors standards of care.

- Acts on behalf of or in the absence of the Clinical Director.

- Uphold philosophy, mission, vision, goals and objectives of the Nursing Department and Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC).

- Utilize efficient management of human and material resources within the assigned area:

- Use and storage of all equipment and supplies.

- Periodic Preventive Maintenance.

- Staff rotation, schedules and leave allocation.

- Follow-up of staffs’ valid requirements for re-contracting to help in speed up with lacking steps.

- Ensure that standard of care, policies and procedures are effectively and safely practiced.

- Adeptly manages the information of patient, staff and hospital records.

- Actively participate in the recruitment, selection, promotion and retention of staff. 

- Participate in the development, revision and implementation of unit based competencies in the assigned area.

- Recognizing and valuing contributions from the individual within the ward and provides clinical support. 

- Participate in direct patient care working as a team member and promotes highest standards of evidence-based practice. 

- Ensure patients and staff confidentiality

- Observe and respect patients’ Bill of Rights and responsibilities.

- Maintain effective line of communication within the department and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

- Establish partnership, facilitating team building and works collaboratively with other health team member.

- Conduct regular departmental meetings. 

- Be responsible for updating requirements and documents as required periodically such as expiration of Saudi Council card.

- Utilize conflict management strategies to address issues and concerns in the area.

- Promote staff development through education and training based on identified needs.

- Practice culture of safety.

- Lead in performance improvement activities and utilize data to develop action for improvement, evaluation and documentation of outcomes.

- Assume responsibility with the scope of practice. 

- High standards of leadership and management skills.

- Excellent written, spoken and comprehension in English.

- Computer literate.

- Strong motivation and commitment towards excellence in healthcare and professional development.

- Ability to develop effective partnerships, facilitating team building and working collaboratively towards common goals. 

Nursing