Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)-AHS-Health Operations Management(Sec)

Job Description

Responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing in providing professional leadership and strategic direction to the nursing services. Responsible for administrative, clinical and operational functions of their assigned area (s) of responsibility. Participates as a member of the nursing executive team in the formulation of strategic plan/business plan. Responsible for the implementation and delivery of age appropriate patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the Organization. Responsible for ensuring nursing/midwifery staff adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice of the regulatory body. Promotes professional Nursing/Midwifery practice and quality of care within the organizational setting.

Responsibilities

Leadership

Accountable and responsible for the creation and ongoing stabilization of a professional practice environment.

Works closely with senior nursing staff in the assigned areas to ensure that quality of nursing of care is being delivered.

Participates in and supports a collaborative patient care model.

Ensures the development of policies, guidelines, protocols, for assigned area.

Encourages and supports research and evidence-based practice within Nursing and Midwifery.

Encourages and supports professional development and continuing education of all staff.

Provides input into Executive level decisions.

Support and work in partnership with the nursing executive in setting the strategic direction for the nursing/midwifery department.

In collaboration with the nursing executive ensure that Nursing and Midwifery strategies are attained.

Demonstrates the ability to lead change with positive outcomes in a highly complex environment.

Demonstrates critical thinking and provides leadership in conflict management and problem solving.

Participates in committees, task force, interdisciplinary or interdepartmental may be required to chair, co-chair or lead such groups.

Creates and encourages a culture for staff to acquire new skills, identify and develop new ideas and outcomes that supports the organizational goals.

An integral participant in the budgetary process for the area (s) of responsibility and provides recommendations and supporting data for suggested changes.

Support and lead on operational issues with the executive team members, which may include capacity and utilization forecasting, workforce planning, performance and budget management.

Responsible for participation in the collaborative development and evaluation of care pathways / clinical guidelines.

Ensure patient care areas have the necessary equipment, supplies, and staffing available for the delivery of safe and effective patient care.

Ensure that performance improvement plans are in place, monitored and accomplished.

Liaises with Medical Heads of Department, Administrators and non clinical Staff regarding assigned areas maintaining an effective working relationship with the Interdisciplinary team.

Participates in the Nursing Administration ‘on-call’ duty roster.

Assumes duties of the Director of Nursing as requested by the Chief Nursing Officer in the planned or unplanned absence of the Director of Nursing.

Participates in the implementation of standards required by the JCI Accreditation Commission and HA-AD Regulations.

Management of Clinical Practice Maintains and demonstrates contemporary knowledge in the administration of healthcare organizations to advance nursing practice and the provisions of quality healthcare and nursing services.

Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and the organization information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.

Monitors the adherence of nursing practice against the Policy and Procedures of the organization.

Monitors staffing levels and efficient use of material resources and assists in recruitment of Nursing Staff.

Provide effective leadership to the nursing/midwifery profession within assigned areas, collaborates with the DON in the development and evaluation of organisation structures and processes to promote evidence based, patient focused quality care.

As a member of the nurse executive team, assist in the implementation of plans, projects, and programs to meet the critical success factors of the health service, health provider teams and the organization.

Provides input for plans, projects and programs for their assigned areas and or the Nursing/Midwifery Department.

Communication Ensure that the Director of Nursing/Midwifery receives appropriate and timely information, necessary to fulfil the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.

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

Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and organization information in accordance with the confidentiality policy

Keep records and prepare reports of nursing service activities as / when required by the organization.

Performance Improvement/Risk Management Develops, maintains, and evaluates patient and staff data collection systems and processes to support the practice of professional nursing and delivery of patient care

Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice in their assigned services and makes corrections as needed, in discussion with the Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer.

In conjunction with the nursing executive team, develop, implement and evaluate outcome/measures/indicators that are relevant to nursing services, including but not limited to clinical governance, information and performance management systems.

Takes a lead role in ensuring adherence to agreed quality standards, including the utilisation of international quality measures, and benchmarks.

Responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring systems and strategies within the nursing department to achieve and maintain compliance with accreditation and licensing standards.

Takes a lead role in the organisation achieving and maintaining Joint Commission International, HAAD Accreditation/Licensing standards and other certifications/accreditation pertinent to the organisation

Collaborates with the Nursing Leadership Team to develop strategies and initiatives that support Service Excellence Standards.

Takes a lead role in major disaster response as delegated

Education Monitors that Nurses/Midwives assess patient and family education needs, plan for and provide education and evaluate outcomes

Provides a suitable environment that supports patient and family learning.

Provides systems that enable staff to access resources, internal and external, to provide patient and family with accurate information and resources to meet their health care needs.

Engages in health promotion activities in the organization and community.

Professional Responsibilities Liaises with internal and external agencies to assist with development of managerial/leadership competencies for both personal and staff development.

In conjunction with, but not limited to the DON identifies own professional learning needs and develops an annual learning plan.

Maintains and updates professional portfolio.

Works in conjunction with but not limited to the DON and the Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) to identify, implement and document formalized staff orientation and professional development programmes for Nurses/Midwives in the areas(s).

Responsible for continually developing knowledge and skills to enhance professional competencies relevant to area of work.

Monitors and ensures mandatory and unit specific competencies are completed as per departmental policy.

Initiates and supports ongoing education and research programs within the Nursing Department and the organization.

Initiates or participates in Nursing and or other disciplines research that contributes to continual improvement

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

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

The ADON will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organizational development needs of the organization as appropriate within scope of practice.

The ADON will be expected to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations of the hospital.

Upholds the organization customer service standards at all times

Qualifications

Qualification :-

Special Certificate:-

Required

NLT 8 years clinical experience post qualification,

and

• NLT 2 years in a A/DON position OR 4 years in a Senior
  
  

Charge Nurse (S.C.N.) position.

Desired

N.A.