Job Description
I. Summary of Overall Role and Responsibilities
The Nurse, Head of Department / Matron is responsible of coordinating all nursing activities and records in the Department
II. Key Duties and Tasks
Participate in the management meetings.
Assist the Department matrons in the performance appraisal process.
Contribute to the continuing transformation of clinical services within the department
Develop and approve formulations of nursing /midwifery guideline, goals and programs for nursing/midwifery services consistent within the department
Develop, maintain and review nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards nursing practice, hospital operational policies.
Encourage and support a positive work environment to ensure positive staff morale and quality services.
Ensure effective processes and mechanisms are in place to encourage best practice to improve clinical outcomes and quality
Ensure performance and quality data are collected and maintained to support utilization initiatives
Establish and foster effective working relationships with and between the various professional groups within the hospitals.
Establish, as part of the management team, priorities, strategies and action plans to achieve stated outcomes, goals and objectives.
Good understanding of assets and materials management in the department
Interact with all nursing/midwifery providers, doctors, patients and family members in timely manner.
Mentor and coach Department matrons and nurse managers in leadership roles.
Monitor patients’ data and electronic medical records
Oversee nursing schedule to assure they meet staff needs standards
Participate as an active member in quality assurance committee meetings.
Participate in all hospital administrative decisions and meetings
Participate in infection control and environmental hygiene of the hospital
Promote a climate and develop mechanisms which ensure constant upgrading and currency of nursing and midwifery skills.
Promote customer care service and hospitality and respond to and adequately resolve complaints or concerns from staff, patient or families about nursing services in the department.
Provide supervision, training and guidance to all nursing/ midwifery staff
Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor
Supervise and review nursing/midwifery staffing needs
Support the researchers’ nurses and clinical researchers to promote excellence in Research nursing and midwifery in the department.
Assist students in clinical attachment
Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor
III.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’ Degree in Nursing
0 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Nursing
0 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine and Community Health
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Leadership and management skills
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Accountability AND RESPONSIBILITY of the legal obligations for midwifery practice
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Ability to provide culturally appropriate care
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Ability to demonstrate effective communication
