- Directs and supervises Nursing services personnel within the OR suite in accordance with the Hospital, governmental bodies (MOH) and other regulatory standards.
- Prepares work schedules and assigns personnel. Evaluates work performance and makes recommendations.
- Conducts daily inspection of assigned patient care areas for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, infection control and risk management standards, and takes corrective actions/ makes recommendations where violations occur in order to rectify the situation.
- Directs maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.
- Ensures availability of adequate supply of consumable and non-consumable for patient care requirement, through a systematic inventory and ordering process.
- Establishes and maintains inventories of equipment and other supplies, and ensures that par levels are maintained.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with Hospital standards.
- Ensures accurate maintenance of patients’ medical records and confidentiality of information contained therein.
- Prepares written documentation as required by the Nursing department, and maintains appropriate records and statistics as directed.
- Maintains a comprehensive and ‘up-to-date’ index or profile of all attending surgeons’ preferences.
- Formulates departmental monthly report as directed by the Department.
- Assists in the preparation of the fiscal budget and makes appropriate recommendation.
- Contributes in the implementation of total Quality Management Programmes aimed at best practice methods within a climate of customer focus.
- Consults with Nursing Administration concerning management of assigned areas and all related matters.
- Participates in the development and implementation of departmental goals & objectives, philosophy and mission statement.
- Provides staff development and education programmes in consultation with Area Nursing Supervisor & Nursing Director.
- Assists in the process of selection, orientation and training, and initiates performance evaluation of Department personnel.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor.