Head Nurse

Job description / Role

Job Description

Prepare the duty roster with adequate staff in each shift.

• Ensure availability of adequate manpower, materials, equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that all equipment, furniture and fittings are available in good working order to ensure comfort and safety to patients, visitors and staff.
• Be responsible for the overall administration of the unit assigned.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, relevant committees, debriefing sessions, meetings with nursing leadership and update staff about any policy changes or developments in the hospital.
• Be the first line of reporting for staff and patient concerns.
• Recognize own limitations and seek advice when unable to solve conflicts or problems.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of all department resources.
• Maintain proper discipline amongst the staff by following the hospital's disciplinary policy.
• Demonstrate skills in creating an environment which will promote open and honest discussion, in which staff feel free to represent their views and be heard in an appropriate setting.
• Ensure that all communication (verbal or written) between the ward and other departments is of a high standard both in its content and presentation.
• Ensure that all written and electronically stored information is accessible only to authorized personnel.
• Ensure that all staff is aware of the importance of the collection of statistical data and quality indicators.
• Ensure timely quality indicators are sent to the head of the department accurately.
• Report all incidents to the head of the department and maintain appropriate records.
• Monitor the services provided by other departments, communicate any deficits in standards and inform the concerned department.
• Ensure staff adherence to health and safety standards at all times.
• Be responsible for taking immediate action to deal with any problem which might affect patient, visitor or staff safety.
• Accept personal accountability for own practice as a registered nurse and work at all times within the code of conduct of nursing.
• Develop own knowledge base, ensuring evidence-based practice and contribute to the enhancement of patient care.
• Identify and monitor the strengths, weaknesses and performance of staff and guide them by counseling and necessary in-house training.
• Be the role model for peers, subordinates and students through performance, practice, appearance and action.

About Us

Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in multiple GCC states and is an emerging healthcare player in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary healthcare through our hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. We have over 20,000 dedicated employees across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: "We'll treat you well." We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC countries through our differentiated healthcare services across the "Aster", "Medcare" and "Access" brands.

About the Team

Aster Hospitals, one of the largest private healthcare service providers in GCC, aim to make a difference with our patient-centric approach to medical care and an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence. Currently, Aster Hospitals are located in four countries in the GCC specializing in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare.

These include Aster Hospitals (Mankhool and Al Qusais) in UAE, Aster Al Raffah Hospitals (Muscat, Sohar and Ibri) in Oman, Aster Hospital (Doha) in Qatar and Aster Sanad Hospital (Riyadh) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia delivering on a simple yet strong promise to its people: "We'll treat you well." Overall, Aster DM Healthcare Group has a strong presence in GCC and is an emerging healthcare provider in India with 25 hospitals, 116 clinics and 238 pharmacies manned by over 20,500 workforce (including approximately 1,250 doctors on fee-for-service basis) from across the geographies.

About the Company

From a single medical centre to a performance-driven healthcare enterprise spread across more than 366 medical establishments, including 27 hospitals, 115 clinics and 223 pharmacies in 7 countries and growing, Aster DM Healthcare has transitioned into being the leading healthcare authority across the Middle East and India.

Currently one of the largest and fastest growing conglomerates in the MENA region, Aster DM Healthcare covers the full spectrum of healthcare services. An expansive portfolio includes hospitals and clinics, pharmacies, diagnostic centres, educational institutions, healthcare management and healthcare support systems.

Headquartered in Dubai, the Aster DM network now encompasses more than 19,657 employees( Doctors, Nurses, Others) with JCI accredited clinics and diagnostic centres.

Never content to rest on its laurels, Aster DM Healthcare is constantly seeking opportunities to set new yardsticks with advanced developments. With many more innovative and ambitious initiatives, Aster DM Healthcare has radically catalyzed the healthcare revolution across Middle East & India.

Each of the Group’s verticals is a symbol of distinction, driven by the commitment to build a healthier tomorrow and to take healthcare to the next level of excellence.