CHARGE NURSE

Performs his/her duties and tasks as per Hospital Policy and Agreement on Professional Code of Conduct.

Actively participates in all quality and performance improvement activities within the department/service and within the hospital as per Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Plan.

Actively participates in all the education requirement and activities as per the Hospital Education Program.

Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the scope of practice and employment contract.

Collaborate with the Nurse Manger in supporting Nursing Administration in all strategic and operational planning, as well as strategic and annual operational execution.

Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills in making appropriate clinical and managerial decisions, provide clinical support and guidance to Staff Nurses as required.

Use expert nursing, clinical knowledge, and skills to ensure the delivery of quality nursing care to patients and families across the continuum of care.

Ensure allocated unit is organized, safe, and meet relevant regulatory

Demonstrate effective transformational leadership which fosters a positive, safe working environment, including a Culture of Safety and a Culture of Civility.

Participate in the development and adherence to scope of service and policies as related to assigned area/unit.

Actively participate in committees and/or teams as delegated by the Nurse Manager, positively representing the unit, organization and the profession of nursing.

Utilize and embody the Magnet principles: transformational leadership at all levels, excellence in nursing practice, supportive of nursing autonomy, structural empowerment including shared governance with high functioning unit-based councils, nursing research and innovation.

Support and participate in the standardization of initiatives, performance improvement projects and nursing practice.

Foster teamwork to achieve nursing practice and operational excellence in the delivery of high quality, safe and efficient patient care, supporting patient-centered care, nurse satisfaction and staff retention.

Ensure cost effective and efficient use of human and material resources, including equipment, supplies and consumables.

Assist the Nurse Manager as required regarding unit promotion and recruitment interviews.

Assist the Nurse Manager to ensure all nurses maintain competencies.

Support the development of staff at all levels to maintain a high-performing workforce and adequate succession planning.

Foster growth and development of a national workforce.

Promote confidence and transparency through effective and professional communication.

Support, develop and ensure compliance of evidence-based policies, procedures and guidelines in fulfilment with regulatory requirements.

Lead and model patient experience initiatives across the continuum of care while working inter-professionally within the facility.

Conduct unit Staff Nurse performance evaluations as delegated by the Nurse Manager.

Provide direct patient care and other nursing duties as necessary.

Provide comprehensive unit handovers to the next in-charge nurse at shift change.

Manage and reports incidents to the Nurse Manger, investigate as required.

Maintain safe custody and administration of medications, according to MODHS and organization policies and procedures.

Be responsible for providing required cover for the unit Nurse Manager in his/her absence.

The ability to motivate, set standards and demonstrate accountability of self and others in the team.

Demonstrates knowledge of clinical integration of evidence-based practice and standard of care (Clinical Decision Making).

Demonstrates high-level analytical and problem-solving skills (CriticalThinking).

Demonstrates effective conflict management skills.

Ability to work cooperatively and strategically in a multicultural teamenvironment with all levels of healthcare professionals, technical andadministrative staff.               

Capacity to create and maintain positive experiences, develop effective partnerships, engaging with the Hospital Director, senior executives, variousinternal and external stakeholders and patients and their families in ahealthcare setting.

Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate accordingly.

Facilitates team building.

Enhances commitment, efficiency, productivity and team success.

Works in a timely manner while meeting deadlines.

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