Chief Nursing Officer

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Specifically, accountable for the administration, performance management and financial management of the organisation nursing / midwifery services, with a particular focus on quality, risk management and patient safety

Responsible for providing strategic leadership to the CEO and Executive Team on issues relating to the Nursing and Midwifery workforce.

Actively participates in and supports a collaborative patient care model.

Impart specialist knowledge and experience, of nursing / midwifery and general healthcare services, to assist the Executive Team in meeting strategic plans/business plan.

Work closely with the Executive team to implement and maintain systems for corporate and clinical governance

Where appropriate and under the direction of the CEO to take lead responsibility for corporate issues outside the immediate sphere of responsibility.

Working closely with the Executive Nursing / Midwifery Team and Director of Human Resources develop and implement effective workforce plans, recruitment and retention strategies for nursing and midwifery.

Collaborates and leads as appropriate with nursing staff, inter-disciplinary and Executive teams within the organisation, and with external stakeholders, to improve the standards of care.

Implements systems and/or processes to advance professional nursing and midwifery practice

Ensure that nursing/midwifery staff have the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of their clinical and managerial roles.

Fosters a positive culture within nursing and midwifery that values continuing professional development and striving for excellence in the delivering of patient care

Provides leadership to facilitate the development of research and evaluation in all aspects of the care delivery system and ensure its application to practice across the nursing and midwifery professions.

Develops relationships internally and externally, working collaboratively with local health service providers, SEHA, community forums, HA-AD, Ministry of Health and other nursing professional bodies.

Manages organisational relationships in a way that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires commitment from others to achieve organisation goals in a complex environment.

Represents the organization nationally and internationally. This may include participating in and/or leading working groups/committees, public speaking engagements.