Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying

Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles. (ICN, 2002) .

Participates in the development and maintenance of a competency-based continuing education program that supports the nurses/midwifes in all areas towards improvement in clinical practice. Provides clinical leadership in relevant area of specialty .

RESPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibilities of the role

Key Responsibilities of the role Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Leadership

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• Provides professional leadership and acts as a role model and mentor to fellow nursing staff

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• Performs consistent, systematic evaluation of clinically based programs to determine if they meet patient/staff needs and are responsive to department/organisational direction.

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• Provides the clinical expertise essential to support managers with complex clinical issues .

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• Directs and supports an interdisciplinary team approach based on mutual respect and direct communication between health professionals to provide patient and family centered care

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• Monitors clinical care to ensure clinical standards are met. Identifies variances and initiates corrective measures as required. Uses this information to inform educational and bedside teaching opportunities in consultation with the CRN and or unit manager .

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• Monitors staff performance, providing regular constructive feedback, coaching, guidance and support to team members on the shift. Provides performance feedback to line manager .

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• Attends patient care rounds, using them as a teaching opportunity .

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• Role models comprehensive clinical handover / report using SBAR to ensure patient safety

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• Maintains accurate records of educational activity and reports as required by the CRN or unit manager.

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• Participates, as assigned, on committees, working groups and other organization activities

Management of Clinical Practice

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• Collaborates with nursing staff and other disciplines in the implementation, and evaluation of educational programs .

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• Participates in adult education, group dynamics, communication, and teaching strategies ay unit level .

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• Assists nursing staff to integrate new knowledge and skill into their practice and ensures that ongoing competency is maintained .

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• Supports an environment that allows staff to acquire skills, identify and develop new ideas that ensures commitment to the organisational goals .

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• In liaison with the Nurse Manager, reviews nursing practice and addresses required changes based on best practice guidelines

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• Provides specialty specific orientation to relevant staff and participates the organization’s orientation programs as required.

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• Provides bedside clinical consultations in area of expertise/specialization.

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• Collaborates with nursing staff in identifying patient care concerns and in determining areas that necessitate resolution through staff education and escalates to the education and unit manager .

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• Provides opportunities for individual nursing staff development

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• Participates in the implementation of evidence based practice and research to promote clinical knowledge and a research based clinical practice environment .

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• Support the staff to provide a suitable environment for patient and family learning .

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• Engages in health promotion activities in the organization and community

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• Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organization’s policies and Procedures .

Communication

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• Role models comprehensive clinical handover / report using SBAR to ensure patient safety

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• Maintains a strong communication network with the clinical leadership in promoting educational programs .

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• Uses information technology to access, transmit and produce information as necessary.

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• Facilitates effective communication between the patient, family and the interdisciplinary health care team as required

Performance Improvement/Risk Management

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• Utilize information gained from program evaluation to suggest future program directions in consultation with the education and unit manager.

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• Supports a culture of performance improvement .

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• Monitors and evaluates the quality of nursing care

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• Audits compliance with organizational documentation standards .

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• Monitors and supports the organisational Key Performance Indicators and Clinical Indicators and reinforces corrective action to improve clinical service .

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• Responsible for minimizing exposure to incidents of infection/cross infection of patients, staff, visitors and the general public. Ensures staff adheres to

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the infection control policies and procedures of the organization

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• Complies with International and DOH Patient Safety Goals

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• Participates in interdisciplinary teams and Performance Improvement Projects for evaluation and improvement of processes and clinical practice where appropriate .

Professional Responsibilities

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• Maintains contemporary knowledge of evidence based practice relevant to specialty.

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• Participates in activities which enhance own professional growth and development .

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• Acts as a professional role model with regards to self-development and self-accountability by projecting the image of a self-directed learner and setting high personal work standards.

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• Develops and achieves annual performance criteria/goals in conjunction with the Line Manager.

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• Maintains and updates a professional portfolio .

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• Identifies and utilizes various mechanisms to assist in development of leadership skills .

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• Utilizes internal educational resources and external agencies to assist with development of job specific competencies .

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• Initiates or participates in Nursing and or other disciplines research that contributes to continual improvement in standards of care.

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• Obtains accredited and non-accredited Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Units in compliance with HA-AD and the organization’s requirements .

General

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• This job description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.

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• The Charge nurse educator will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organisational development needs as appropriate within scope of practice .

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• The Charge nurse educator will be expected to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Health and Safety regulations of the hospital

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• Upholds the organization customer service standards at all times

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• Adheres to the guiding principles and values of the SEHA NMoC

Responsibilities of the Clinical Role Corresponding Activities performed by the role Clinical Practice Demonstrates integration of the unique knowledge and technical skills required for the specialty as per the role specific clinical practice definition in Appendix 1 and the SEHA competency and training matrix .

Facility specific Responsibilities of the role Corresponding Activities performed by the role

Specialization

Specialty technical skills required for this area as outlined in SEHA Clinical Competency and Training Matrix and/ or the departmental/unit Scope of Service .

SEHA Compliance guidelines Corresponding Activities performed by the role

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Complying with Policies, Procedures and Practices of the SEHA facilities and other regulatory requirements

Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies

Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Maintaining Confidentiality

Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy

Promoting Customer Service standards

Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customer focused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders

Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility

Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role

Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety, Materials Management and Maintenance standards

Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines

Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies

Ensuring Personal Effectiveness

Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position

Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies

Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care

Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff

QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Qualifications Required :

Bachelor degree in Nursing OR

Associate degree in Nursing from Canada or USA with minimum two (2) years course duration AND

Successful Completion Of The National Exam : USA: NCLEX – RN

Canada: Licensing Exam OR

Desired: :

Specialist Certifications

Required: N/A

Desired: N/ A

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Experience Required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above (Relevant to the Job)

A total of 4 years’ experience post inclusive of 1 year of experiemce in education (academic or clinical). UAE Nurses excluded from the One year of education experience.

Desired : Specialist diploma in relevant area. Has completed or is working toward a post graduate qualification in relevant field with intension to complete within 2 years .

Additional Requirements / Remarks 5

Required : N/A

Desired : N/A

Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) DOH license

Experience:

• NLT 4-years’ experience after graduation in clinical setting/preferably Cardiac or Cardiac ICU.
• Experience in staff education

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Requirement :

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Certification in Nursing Education
• Involvement in professional organizations related to staff education