Nursing Unit Manager - Pediatric

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Key Responsibilities of the role

Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Liaising with Nursing and Midwifery Senior Leadership

Works with the senior nursing and midwifery leadership to ensure efficient healthcare delivery

Acts as a focal point for all healthcare issues related to nursing and midwifery

Participates in budget preparations and budget control for respective nursing and midwifery unit/ward

Provides senior nursing and midwifery leadership with clinical and administrative reports

Supports and works in partnership with nursing and midwifery executives in setting the strategic direction for the nursing/midwifery department

Involves in Nursing Task-force and Committees at SEHA and external parties

Leadership

Takes a lead role in coordinating hospital services during their shift.

Supports an environment that allows staff to acquire skills, and identifies and develops new ideas that ensure commitment to the organizational goals.

Addresses the immediate legal and ethical dilemmas in a professional, collaborative manner and refers to the relevant person for action.

Participate in the recruitment process by conducting staff and charge midwives interviews

Assist in external midwifery licensing procedures

Takes a lead role in managing disasters, codes, and incidents as per the Organization s policy and procedures.

Provides leadership in critical thinking, conflict management, and problem-solving.

Responsible for developing or reviewing guidelines/policies related to Midwifery and Obstetrics across the system

Responsible for implementation and sustainment of best evidence-based practices in the Midwifery/Obstetrics fields

Maintains appropriate contact with the organization's nursing and midwifery executive/administrator on-call providing timely and accurate information.

Monitors and evaluates appropriate utilization of staff in collaboration with the nursing and midwifery team.

Responsible to ensure that bed allocation and staff skill mix are appropriate for patient condition

Collaborates with personnel from non-nursing and midwifery department/disciplines regarding issues that may negatively impact patient care; facilitate solutions as needed

Participates in committees, and task-forces that are interdisciplinary or interdepartmental; may be required to chair, co-chair, or lead such groups.

Acts as a change agent for the organization.

Management of Clinical Practice

Facilitates effective patient flow utilizing bed capacity and staffing resources appropriately.

Monitors and reviews staff skill mix and in accordance with patient acuity uses available information to align staffing and workload.

Builds relationships with staff, peers, and colleagues to support interdisciplinary and interdepartmental planning, aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Works closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach in midwifery / obstetric practices

Promotes continuity of care that is patient-centered, outcome-oriented, and focused on discharge planning.

Ensures that quality standards of nursing and midwifery documentation are maintained according to organizational policy.

Performs hospital rounds to assess, identify problems, determine solutions, and guides teams in the clinical and operational management of services.

Communication

Liaises effectively with other health care providers both internal and external to the organization.

Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and organization information in accordance with the confidentiality policy

Facilitates effective communication between the patient, family, and the interdisciplinary health care team as required.

Communicates with all unit(s) /departments as appropriate, to maximize efficiency and expedite the admission, transfer, and discharge process.

Uses information technology to access, transmit and produce information as necessary.

Performance Improvement/Risk Management

Supports a culture of performance improvement.

Lead/Participate in Quality Improvement Projects related to Midwifery Practices

Monitors and evaluates the quality of nursing and midwifery care provided.

Provide ongoing support, feedback, and performance focus in addition to remedial actions for midwifery staff if needed

Actively participates in accreditation activities.

Undertakes patient and environmental risk assessments and documents corrective action to improve patient outcomes as required.

Audits comply with organizational documentation standards.

Supports and participates in ongoing educational and research programs within the Nursing and Midwifery Department and the organization.

Supports and participates in the implementation of evidence-based practice to promote clinical knowledge and a research-based clinical practice environment.

Monitors and supports the organizational Key Performance Indicators and Clinical Indicators and reinforces corrective action to improve clinical service.

Responsible for the coordination, monitoring, and reporting of incidents occurring within the organization after business hours facilitating corrective or preventative action as required.

Responsible for minimizing exposure to incidents of infection/cross-infection of patients, staff, visitors, and the general public. Ensures staff adheres to the infection control policies and procedures of the organization

Monitors compliance with International and Department of Health Patient Safety Goals

Reports on nursing and midwifery department activity e.g. sick leave and occupancy rates

Education

Supports the staff to provide a suitable environment for patient and family learning

Is a clinical/administrative resource

Engages in health promotion activities in the organization and community