Charge Nurse

Overview 1.0 Organizational Relationships :

1.1 Reports to : Head Nurse

1.2 Responsible for : All Nursing Staff of assigned area

1.3 Liais es with : Nursing staff and multidisciplinary team

Job Summary

2.1 a. Assesses unit needs and available resources for current and incoming shifts.

b. Facilitate patient care needs.

c. Assesses, implements and evaluates quality of care.

d. Mentors and precepts to all Nursing Staff including trainees and students.

e. Direct patient care by working as a team leader and a team member.

f. Act on behalf of or in the absence of Head Nurse.

Duties and Responsibilities

3.1 Uphold philosophy, mission, vision, goals and objectives of the Nursing Department and PSMMC.

3.2 Identify patient acuity and determine nursing care needs and availability of staff.

3.3 Establish partnership, facilitating team building and works collaboratively with other healthcare team members.

3.4 Promote staff development through education and training based on identified needs.

3.5 Ensure that standards of care, policies and procedures are effectively and safely practices.

3.6 Participates in the clinical audits and quality improvement projects.

3.7 Support and guides pull-out staff allocated to the area.

3.8 Establish healthy and safe working environment.

3.9 Participate in direct patient-care working as a team member and promote highest standards of evidence-based practice.

3.10 Raise the morale of the nursing team by : Recognize and value contributions from the individual within the ward and provide clinical support.

3.11 Ensure patients and staff confidentiality.

3.12 Facilitate in ordering, following, receiving and distribution of supplies and collaboration in inventories.

3.13 Coordinate patient admission, transfer and discharge arrangement.

3.14 Arrange for continuing outpatient services and home care referral as needed.

3.15 Actively participate in the orientation, promotion and retention of staff : Supervises trainees and student nurses

3.16 Observe and respect patients' Bill of Rights and responsibilities.

3.17 Support Saudization Nursing Development Program (SNDP).

3.18 Practices culture of safety.

3.19 Report wrong practice of nursing care to his / her chain of command.

3.20 Lead in performance improvement activities and utilizes data to develop action for improvement, evaluation and documentation of outcomes.

3.21 Assume responsibility within the scope of practice.

3.22 Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employees knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education / Licensure

4.1 Essential : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from accredited school or University.

4.2 Essential : Current License of practice from country of origin with current Saudi Council Registration as Specialist.

4.3 Desirable : Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

4.4 Desirable : Current License of practice from country of origin with current Saudi Council Registration as a Senior Specialist.

Professional Experience

5.1 Essential : For Bachelor's Degree holder : Minimum of five (5) years post registration experience, at least two (2) years must be spent in the relevant specialty.

For Master's Degree holder : Two (2) years' experience.

5.2 Essential : Successfully completes generic and unit specific competencies in the designated area of specialty.

Specialized Knowledge

6.1 Essential : Knowledge related to the specialty and licensure.

6.2 Desirable : Evidence of skills leadership.

Personal Qualities

7.1 Essential : Professional, friendly and ward demeanor with effective collaborative communication skills.

7.2 Desirable : Ability to change focus given added demands and / or new responsibilities.

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