Charge Nurse/ Apheresis Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

Understands supports and promotes the mission, vision and values of Organization. Provides age appropriate patient care according to the Nursing Scope of Practice as defined by the regulatory body. Provides professional leadership through the supervision of the patient care team, and the maintenance of clinical standards and quality of patient care within the unit during their shift. Adheres to and promotes the Professional Nurses Code of Conduct for Abu Dhabi. Promotion of health and delivery of health education

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities of the role Key Responsibilities of the role Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Leadership

Provides professional leadership and acts as a role model and mentor to fellow nursing staff

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

Promotes and supports a collaborative practice model

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family centered care

Demonstrates a professional commitment to patients and fellow nursing staff.

Adopts an interdisciplinary team approach based on mutual respect and direct communication between health professionals.

Liaises with Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor to ensure the patient care load is addressed with the appropriate staffing and skill mix in an environment which is safe for the patient and nurse.

Ensures the nursing staff works within their capacity, experience, training and scope of practice.

Participates as assigned on committees, working groups and other organization activities.

Acts as a preceptor to less experienced staff as required.

Monitors staff performance, providing regular constructive feedback, coaching, guidance and support to team members on the shift.

Actively participates in organizational change in a constructive manner.

Management of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager.

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Monitors clinical care to ensure clinical standards are met. Identifies variances and initiates corrective measures as required

In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, shares in the responsibility of formal evaluation of staff performance and achievement of annual performance goals

Participates in unit budget preparation to ensure adequate resource availability and to monitor resource usage.

Monitors and coordinates effective and efficient utilization of human resources, consumables and equipment

Clinical Practice

Responsible for monitoring direct and indirect patient care to achieve optimum patient outcome.

Provides patient care within the regulatory body Scope of practice, organization policies and procedures, and the Unit Scope of Service.

Assumes accountability and responsibility for own practice and does not carry out tasks beyond level of competence.

Provides guidance to nursing staff in the planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized patient care.

Coordinates the interdisciplinary team activities to provide patient and family centered care

Demonstrates service excellence and acts as a patient advocate to support the patients rights and dignity at all times

Coordinates referrals and utilizes available resources for the provision of comprehensive care to patients and families

Promotes and utilizes evidence-based practice in the provision of care

Facilitates a climate of mutual understanding, and appreciation of cross cultural differences inherent in a multicultural society.

Administers medications according to organization policies and procedures.

Understands actions of medication and contraindications, evaluates patient’s response, identifies side effects and initiates appropriate action.

Is responsible to ensure that on a shift basis at unit level, the monitoring, replacement, storage and administration of Narcotic and Controlled Drugs is in accordance with Ministry of Health’s and HA-AD Narcotic Policies and Procedures.

Is accountable and responsible to maintain a sound knowledge base in medication and administration of medications.

Collaborates with Pharmacy services to ensure the provision of medication needs of the unit.

Reports Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR’s) and Medication errors in accordance with organization policy.

Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organizations policies and procedures

Provides guidance and advice to patient care team on clinical and administrative matters.

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Communication

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

Facilitates effective communication between the patient, family and the interdisciplinary health care team as required.

Liaise with other health care providers as necessary to ensure appropriate and timely interventions for patients and for discharge planning.

Provides a comprehensive clinical handover / report as required to ensure patient safety.

Attends Patient Care rounds and communicates and updates the attending Healthcare provider on changes in the patient’s condition.

Communicates with patient care team ongoing changes in patient’s plan of care and unit activity

Ensures the nurses communicate and report changes in the patient’s condition to the relevant health care provider and that new orders are carried out

Ensures documentation reflects a continuous, systematic and accurate nursing process

Ensures clear and accurate documentation of all patient care events and is compliant with organization policies and procedures.

Monitors and audits compliance with organization documentation standards

Establishes and maintains professional boundaries with patients and members of the healthcare team.

Performance Improvement/Risk Management

Participates and/or leads quality improvement activities by assisting with the development, implementation and review of standards, policies, procedures and guidelines, evaluation of indicators and reporting of outcomes and trends.

Monitors and evaluates unit operation and services in order to identify problems and takes a lead role in improving systems and safe patient care

Participates in interdisciplinary teams and Performance Improvement Projects for evaluation and improvement of processes and clinical practice

Ensures provision of a clean and safe working environment that minimizes risks to patients, visitors, other staff, and self. Identifies faulty and defective equipment and furniture, removes from service and takes corrective action

Complies with International and HAAD Patient Safety Goals

Promotes and audits compliance with the organization’s Infection Control policies and procedures

Identifies, investigates, reports, and implements corrective action for incidents or complaints as appropriate. Completes appropriate documentation according to organization policy.

Delegates responsibilities to the nursing team in response to an emergency situation.

Education

Assess patient and family education needs, plan for and provide education and evaluate outcome

Provides a suitable environment that supports patient and family learning.

Acts as a resource nurse to ensure patient and family are provided with accurate information and resources to meet their health care needs.

Engages in health promotion activities in the organization and community.

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Professional Responsibilities

Identifies learning needs of the junior staff on the Unit in conjunction with the Clinical Resource Nurse and Manager and assists with the implementation of educational activities.

Is responsible for educating less experienced staff in adverse drug reaction and the process to be followed for medication errors

Completes mandatory and unit specific competencies and demonstrates ongoing competence

In conjunction with, but not limited to, the Line Manager/CRN, identifies own professional learning needs and develops an annual learning plan

Develops and maintains own Professional Portfolio as per HA-AD policy.

Demonstrates improvement in clinical practice as a result of application of new theoretical knowledge and technology

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

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

Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development in leadership and management

General

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

The charge nurse will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organisational development needs as appropriate within scope of practice.

The charge nurse will be expected to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Health and Safety regulations of the hospital

Upholds the organization customer service standards at all times Facility specific Responsibilities of the role Corresponding Activities performed by the role

Therapeutic Apheresis

Assessment and care of patients requiring Therapeutic Apheresis and Therapeutic Phlebotomy.

Performance of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Red Cell Exchange, Leucopheresis, and Therapeutic Phlebotomy, as per international guidelines and standards.

Coordination of procedure schedules in collaboration with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Assume non-clinical duties in the absence of the SCN.

SEHA Compliance guidelines Corresponding Activities performed by the role

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Complying with Policies, Procedures and Practices of the SEHA facilities and other regulatory requirements

Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies

Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Maintaining Confidentiality

Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy

Promoting Customer Service standards

Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customer focused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders

Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility

Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role

Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety, Materials Management and Maintenance standards

Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines

Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies

Ensuring Personal Effectiveness

Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position

Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies

Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care

Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor degree in nursing study duration from an accredited program;

• AND Valid/current national license.
• AND BLS
  
  

Desired:

ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty. Specialist Certifications

Required:

N.A.

Desired:

• Certified proof of yearly CME
• Continuous of post graduate courses
• BLS, ACLS, PALS,PEARS relevant to area of specialty
  
  

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Experience Required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above (Relevant to the Job)

Required:

• 6 years post graduate /and 3 years’ experience as SN in Oncology Unit
• Oncology Certification a must
  
  

Desired:

Previous experience Therapeutic Apheresis & Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Required:

Additional Requirements / Remarks

• Oncology Certification a must
  
  

Desired:

N.A.

ABOUT US

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a flagship tertiary hospital in the UAE and the largest teaching medical center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital has pioneered multiple innovative medical technologies locally and regionally, establishing itself as a market leader and setting new benchmarks for the sector. Major achievements include; the first Transplant Center in the UAE and the sole provider of paediatric transplant services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest Cardiac Science program for paediatrics and adults and the only Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Program in Abu Dhabi, the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the region and outside the United States. SKMC is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive adult surgical and medical services in its inpatient and outpatient facilities. SKMC also manages a Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory (BSL3) and a 125-bed Behavioural Sciences Pavilion, the largest mental care facility that provides adults and paediatrics services.