Requirements
Bachelor's degree in nursing or Degree in Nursing and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience and two (2) years of clinical teaching experience. Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice and a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing unit orientation, learning and development programs consistent with the hospital's mission and goals.Acts as a mentor and clinical resource at the unit level.Conducts formal and informal teaching sessions at the unit level.Develops and implements competency-based assessment programs.Manages and maintains a computerized database for staff competency development plans and education attendance.Provides regular updates to the department Manager.Provides an educational resource service within assigned area/s and additional units as required.Supports hospital policies and serves as a professional role model for staff.Works in other areas within the hospital when assigned, within the scope of practice.Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.Completes all Core Competencies for nursing as well as applicable Unit Specific Competencies within prescribed timelines.Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Infection Control, Pain Management and Wound Care practices and standards.Reports and documents as directed in the relevant policies and procedures.Understands the responsibilities of safe handling, and administration of Narcotic/Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.Demonstrates support of leadership. Encourages team decisions, and cooperation within and across departments and assists in resolving differences of opinion.Participate in hospital-wide and nursing committees.Demonstrates understanding and familiarity with Facility Management and Safety Plans.Actively participates in hospital/department quality improvement initiatives.Attends the monthly Nurse Management Team meeting and monthly Education meeting.Maintains annual education requirements and participates in ongoing education activities.Assists with departmental competency planning/review.Performs additional duties when required within the scope of practice.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and AustraliaFor UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book)Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles)Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practicePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in a specific area of practiceMinimum of two (2) years of clinical teaching experience in a clinical environmentKnowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) acute care medical facilitySkills in organizational skills (time management) - managing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining productivityAbility to impart knowledge in critical thinking to new employees and colleagues