Nurse Manager, Acute Care - Relocation in Abu Dhabi, UAE

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the nursing practice and quality of care in an operating unit/department, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, while creating an environment of compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, plans and updates plan of care based on individual patient needs

Provides direct care and evaluates outcomes, incorporating principles of family centered care

Monitors and documents patients’ condition and effectiveness of care and interventions

Assesses educational needs of patients and significant others considering cultural needs and other special concerns

Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and/or significant as appropriate

Validates and documents patient and family understand of teaching

Administers prescribed medications in accordance with approved policies and protocols, utilizing barcode scanning

Carries out prescribed treatments in accordance with approved policies, protocols and educational material procedures

Promotes a culture of shared accountability throughout organization

Ensure that nursing and clinical practice is in accordance with the mission and strategic plan

Incorporates principles of Transformational and Serving Leadership

Facilitates continuous readiness for local and international licensing and accreditation bodies surveys

Supports caregiver engagement through application of Shared Governance principles

Identifies opportunities to integrate Emirati Nationals into roles at CCAD

Appreciates strengths of cultural diversity as contributors to the success of the organization

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships throughout and external to, CCAD

Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values

Communicate with patients, families, communities, and other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to maintaining health and treatment of disease

Communicates with patients, families, visitors and vendors in a courteous, helpful manner, endeavoring to resolve issues at the unit/department level

Communicates patient clinical information clearly and accurately, documenting pertinent information in medical record and ensuring complete documentation of patient care

Engages patient and family in hand-off of clinical information and planning daily plan of care as appropriate

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is required

Minimum three (3) year curriculum in Nursing from an accredited program is required

Associate Degree Nurses from North America with evidence of passing the National exam is required (USA: NCLEX – RN & Canada: Licensing Exam)

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management or Healthcare Administration is preferred

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certification or equivalent postgraduate qualification in specialty area is preferred

Experience

Minimum of six (6) years post-graduate Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting is required

Minimum of six (6) years post-graduate Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting is required

Minimum of two (2) years in a senior charge nurse position, or not less than three (3) years in a charge nurse position in acute care environment is required

International accreditation experience is preferred

Certification and Licensure

Valid and current national license is required

BLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment

ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must obtain within 6 months of employment