Charge Nurse

Job description / Role

Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform within high standards of nursing care, ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to evidence based nursing care & practice.
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualized patient centered care.
- Prepare equipment and Assist M.D. with invasive procedures.
- May perform specialized nursing procedures related to the unique needs of the assigned unit
- Communicate with M.D.’s regarding patient response to treatments and care.
- Serves as the primary resource person for all matters related to assigned patient care.
- Promote an environment that enables patient safety, independence, quality of life and dignity for critically ill patient.
- Demonstrate ability to respond to patient and family education needs in a resourceful and innovative manner using all available tools and resources at his/her disposal
- Be sure of the consent, results, there is blood in blood bank & all pre-operative check list items are ready.
- Receive patient from operation room and check carefully for any signs of bleeding, check drains and tubes.
- Responsible for DDA checking, dispensing, administering and keep the key with her /him at all time and handling narcotics as per policy.
- Check crash cart and defibrillator according to policy.
- Attend Doctors rounds / attend to doctor's needs / delegate nurse to attend with doctor.
- Carry out all doctors' orders and endorse them to the assigned nurses.
- Check & communicate new or changed orders to patient care nurse.
- Actively participate in staff development, performance reviews, and educational activities as designed by the nursing administration
- Assist the unit Manager in the effective implementation of the unit’s orientation Programs.
- Involve when needed in innovative activities within nursing department (i.e.: Excellence Nursing awards, nursing Evidence based practice, nursing Quality & patient safety activities).
- Prepare and deliver formal and informal teaching in both classroom and clinical setting, utilizing evidence-based materials related to the critical nursing care.
- Perform role of preceptor for new staff, and for student nurses as required.
- Engage in regular performance reviews, utilizing feedback constructively to improve practice. Ensure knowledge and skills are up to date and evidence-based.
- Adhere to and support all defined standards, processes, policies and procedures.
- Support and participate in quality initiatives and the accreditation process.

Requirements

Education
ESSENTIAL:
- BSc. in Nursing
- Nursing License
- Computer Literate
- Valid BLS

DESIRABLE:
- Post registration specialty qualification/experience
- Master degree in critical care for the critical care nurses
- Evidence of continuous education and professional development document.
- ACLS

WORK EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:
- Minimum of 4 years
- Demonstrated competency in English language proficiency, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

DESIRABLE:
- More than 6 years
- Post registration specialty experience

About the Company

Abdali Medical Center is a 200 bed multi-specialty hospital. Its mission is to provide the highest quality patient-centered care; and promote research, education and a culture of excellence in the Middle East. The hospital is currently under construction, planning to start operations in 2019.

Located in Amman, one of the best medical tourism destinations in the Middle East, Abdali Medical Center offers highly specialized medical services under one roof. Our goal is to improve the health of our patients by providing inclusive and high standards of medical care to prevent, diagnose, manage and treat health problems, diseases or disorders. The center will be dedicated to delivering advanced healthcare services. It will combine international medical best practices with industry-leading technology and innovation.

Abdali Medical Center will promote medical research, education and a culture of excellence in the MENA region. At the core of the center’s operations is an uncompromising adherence to integrity and compassion. At Abdali Medical Center, exceptional healthcare is about more than cutting edge facilities and advanced technologies: it’s about integrity, quality, compassion, collaboration and accountability, our core values.