Charge Nurse - OPD

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated nursing leader to provide professional guidance and mentorship to nursing staff. This role emphasizes critical thinking and collaborative practice, ensuring patient-centered care through effective interdisciplinary teamwork. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring patient care, advocating for patients' rights, and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. If you are passionate about nursing leadership and committed to professional development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Valid national nursing license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor direct and indirect patient care for optimal outcomes.
• Guide nursing staff in planning and evaluating patient care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Conflict Management

Patient Advocacy

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Leadership

Provides professional leadership and acts as a role model and mentor to fellow nursing staff. Demonstrates critical thinking and provides leadership in conflict management and problem solving. Promotes and supports a collaborative practice model. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family-centered care. Demonstrates a professional commitment to patients and fellow nursing staff. Adopts an interdisciplinary team approach based on mutual respect and direct communication between health professionals. Liaises with Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor to ensure the patient care load is addressed with the appropriate staffing and skill mix in a safe environment for patients and staff. Ensures nursing staff work within their capacity, experience, training, and scope of practice. Participates in committees, working groups, and other organizational activities. Acts as a preceptor to less experienced staff as required. Monitors staff performance, providing regular constructive feedback, coaching, guidance, and support. Participates actively in organizational change.

Clinical Practice

Responsible for monitoring direct and indirect patient care to achieve optimal outcomes. Provides patient care within the regulatory body's scope of practice, organization policies, and the Unit Scope of Service. Takes accountability for own practice, ensuring tasks are within competence. Guides nursing staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care. Coordinates interdisciplinary team activities to ensure patient and family-centered care. Acts as a patient advocate, supporting patients' rights and dignity. Coordinates referrals and utilizes available resources for comprehensive care. Promotes evidence-based practice and fosters a multicultural environment. Administers medications following policies, understanding medication actions and contraindications, evaluating patient responses, and managing side effects. Ensures narcotic and controlled drug monitoring, storage, and administration comply with policies. Collaborates with pharmacy services and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors. Responds appropriately to emergencies.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent qualification of at least 3 years from an accredited program.
• Valid/current national license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS, PALS relevant to area of specialty.

Additional responsibilities include identifying staff learning needs, educating less experienced staff on adverse drug reactions and medication error procedures, completing competencies, developing personal learning plans, maintaining a professional portfolio, and engaging in ongoing professional development and research activities.