مشرف وحدة التمريض - Charge Nurse – Daycare

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The charge nurse will undertake the management of the unit on a day-to-day basis in the absence of or in conjunction with the Head Nurse. To provide clinical leadership and support colleagues to plan, monitor and evaluate skilled and appropriate care for the daycare patient and ensure provision of evidence based care. You will work as part of a team supporting and developing colleagues by mentoring and assessing skills. The charge nurse must act as a role model in providing specialist knowledge within daycare service.

The function of the Day Care Unit is to provide holistic care in a day service for all age groups requiring treatment, investigations, assessment, implementation and evaluation of care and admission for various:

1. Surgical

2.         Medical

2.1.1 Responsible on shift-by-shift basis for professional/clinical supervision of new/ junior staff members and pre-registration student or learners.2.1.1 Responsible on shift-by-shift basis for professional/clinical supervision of new/ junior staff members and pre-registration student or learners.2.1.2 Follows and assists in the implementation and interpretation of policies and procedures. Review RCMC IPPs manual (computer system) annually2.1.3 Monitor compliance with legislative requirements and organization polices and procedure and take appropriate action to correct any area of non-compliance2.1.4 Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e., mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, customer service, safety, compliance standards and all others2.1.5 Attends and actively participates in meetings of committees as assigned. Assists in data collection for quality improvement2.1.6 Attend 75% of all department meetings2.1.7 Attends and assist the Head Nurse in annual review and performs departmental professional development2.1.8 Demonstrable ongoing and active continuous education. Maintain RCMC annual competencies.2.1.9 Integrates Trans-cultural principles into nursing care.2.1.10 Excellent attendance record.2.1.11 Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with Physicians and Staff.2.1.12 Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required.2.13 Leadership:2.13.1 Manages the daycare service in the absence of the Nurse Manager and/or as required.2.13.2 Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning delivery and evaluation of individualized care.2.13.3 Responsible for monitoring the workload/patient acuity within the unit on a daily basis to ensure manpower is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing care.2.13.4 Ensure cost effective and appropriate use of manpower and material with consideration and due regards to budgetary control. 2.13.5 Assist and support the Nurse Manager to provide, lead direction to assigned staff, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, monitoring employee performance, interpreting policies and procedures, and resolving staff issues. 2.13.6 Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.2.13.7 Assists in the monitoring, procurement and proper inventory of supplies. Assists in maintaining equipment.2.13.8 Self-motivated and able to make decisions independently keeping physician, department manager and appropriate others informed and supporting hospital philosophy and decisions.2.13.9 Assure timely flow of patient through department.2.13.10 Assist the Nurse Manager in the annual (or more frequent) appraisal of staff.2.13.11 Assist the Head Nurse in any grievance, disciplinary, performance or sickness issues as appropriate and in accordance with RCMC procedure.2.13.12 Assist with the orientation of new employees to the department.2.14 Communication:2.14.1 Communicating with patients of diverse ethnic backgrounds.2.14.2 Exercise leadership to motivate members of staff, achieve high morale and promote effective communication within the unit.2.14.3 Operate personal computers, including database, word processing, presentation, and other related medical software.2.14.4 Communication and interpersonal techniques as applied to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.2.15 Education:2.15.1 Provides orientation to new nursing and support staff.2.15.2 Support the Nurse Manager provide education to patients, families, regarding discharge instructions to other units.2.15.3 Participates in and supports training and development of Saudi nursing programmes.2.15.4 Encourage new ideas and facilitate implementation following discussion with clinical leader.Subcategory 2.2: Job-Specific Technical Tasks (ONLY to be used with the physicians, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, nurses, clinical support services technicians,  engineers, TAD technicians, EMT staff)2.2.1 The daycare charge nurse is expected to have knowledge of all clinical aspect related to this area but may not be directly involved in all areas.2.2.2 Provide a high standard of nursing care within the clinical area to ensure that patient needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated. 2.2.3 Collects detailed patient history ,consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.2.2.4 Responsible for maintaining patient records within agreed standards and ensuring high quality record keeping within area of responsibility.2.2.5 Delegate staff with due regard to individual’s capabilities utilizing available skill mix appropriately. 2.2.6 Provide the shared objectives of the multidisciplinary team by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved.2.2.7 Ensure patient receives the best possible care during their stay in the Unit.2.2.8 Interprets the significance to date of the patient’s condition and progress. Acts and reports accordingly.2.2.9 Identifies and discusses nursing problems or needs with the patients, relatives, and staff. Participates in discharge planning to ensure a safe and effective discharge from the Unit.2.2.10 Prepares, administers and records medications. Reports any adverse reactions.2.2.11 Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.2.2.12 Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.2.2.13 Arrange for patient transfer to other departments and, complete required documentation.2.2.14 Practicing infection control methods/ protocols.2.2.15 Acquiring the knowledge and expertise to take appropriate action in emergency situations.2.2.16 Ordering of Blood products, including Factor products.2.2.1 General Daycare Service (Medical / Surgical) Endoscopy.I. Actively participate with medical staff in all procedures within the Endoscopy and general daycare service.I. Assess implement and evaluate nursing care plan for patients attending the Endoscopy and General Daycare service.II. Assist medical staff with procedures undertaken within the Unit. II. Ensure equipment is in good working order according to the Infection Control and Health and Safety Policies.2.2.2 Equipment and Machinery:The Daycare service Charge Nurse is expected to have knowledge of all equipment used in the area, however may not have daily clinical involvement.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing