Director of Nursing

NMC Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Healthcare is seeking a senior nursing leader to develop and maintain a culture of excellence within the Nursing Department in Abu Dhabi. The role involves setting professional standards of care, policy governance, and active participation in Hospital Management Executive Committee decisions.

The post holder will drive education programs for nurses, ensure alignment with hospital plans and accreditation standards, and oversee budget and resource allocation in collaboration with senior

Qualifications

• RN license to practice under the relevant regulatory health authority.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Hospital Administration/Management.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider card.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and lead a learning culture amongst the nursing team.
• Establish, monitor, and ensure professional standards of care within the Nursing Department.
• Be a member of the Hospital Management Executive Committee and participate with the leaders of the governing body, management, and medical staff in the development of hospital plans, programs, and policies.
• Be responsible for written policies and procedures that guide, support, and assist nursing personnel in the performance of their duties.

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Hospital Administration/Management

Job description

• Develop, maintain, and lead a learning culture amongst the nursing team.
• Establish, monitor, and ensure professional standards of care are maintained within the Nursing Department.
• Be a member of the Hospital Management Executive Committee and participate with the leaders of the governing body, management, and medical staff in the development of hospital plans, programs, and policies.
• Be responsible for written policies and procedures that guide, support, and assist nursing personnel in the performance of their duties. These policies should be updated at least every two years.
• Work with HR’s Performance Improvement Management Plan based on the Hospital Improvement Plan, including but not limited to performance improvement, utilization review, and risk management.
• Be responsible for the overall administration of the Nursing Departments and maintain the quality of nursing care in collaboration with the Medical Director and Department Heads.
• Ensure that programs and standards for the ongoing education of nurses are established periodically.
• Ensure the Nursing Department is informed of hospital policies, regulations, and accreditation standards that impact the quality of patient care.
• Investigate and take appropriate action on matters of concern, reporting findings and subsequent recommendations to the Chairman/Deputy Chairman and other relevant Department Heads.
• Ensure that any sentinel or serious incident related to nursing practice triggers a Nursing Process Review, with timely actions to ensure safe practice, learning from mistakes, and implementing necessary changes.
• Establish and ensure that written Standing Orders and Regulations for the Nursing Department are implemented and reviewed regularly.
• Facilitate communication between nurses and other members of the healthcare disciplines.
• Chair or delegate authority to a designated representative for Nursing Department meetings.
• Ensure that representatives of the nursing staff are appointed to appropriate hospital committees.
• Serve on administrative and other hospital committees as requested.
• Assist in determining departmental priorities and the related allocation of resources based on departmental needs.
• Develop staffing requirements and participate in recruitment planning and resource allocation in coordination with management.
• Participate in facility planning affecting the Nursing Department.
• Undertake annual staff appraisals, focus on performance, and consider individual training needs in collaboration with the Personnel/Human Resources Department.
• Promote the core values of the hospital and ensure implementation of the department’s philosophy.
• Foster a climate of professional challenge and growth for all members of the Nursing Department.
• Be familiar with and lead emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Advocate for nursing to the hospital leadership and governing group.
• Develop strategic, operational, and fiscal goals in collaboration with inpatient medical and allied health leadership.
• Ensure that realistic and cost-effective operational and capital budgets are developed and implemented.
• Oversee departmental operating expenses and plan capital equipment purchases.
• Establish and meet budgetary targets and maximize ancillary revenue capture for services provided to patients

To support and demonstrate our NMC Nursing Mission, Vision, and Values:

Our Nursing Vision: At NMC Healthcare, we are committed to providing clinical excellence through safe, compassionate, and individualized care to every patient, every time. Our Nursing Mission: To exemplify clinical excellence, every NMC nurse will seek to:

• Do the right thing.
• Be the patient’s advocate.
• Be open and transparent.
• Recognize the uniqueness of each patient.
• Contribute to an outstanding patient experience.
• Engage with and contribute to a learning culture.
• Lead and influence changes in healthcare.

Our Nursing Values: We will achieve this through our core values:

• Safety
• Ethics
• Trust

The post holder will work collaboratively with other team members, uphold and live the NMC Nursing Strategy in order to provide safe and outstanding care to their patient, to the patient's bystanders all the time, every time.

The post holder will participate in strategy development, high-level decision-making, financial forecasting, budget accountability, quality, safety, and staff and patient engagement.

The post holder will inspire and approve the models of nursing care delivery adopted at your hospital.

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate Registered Nurse license to practice under the relevant regulatory health authority, with all mandated qualifications and experience.
• Hold a Master’s degree in Nursing or Hospital Administration/Management.
• Hold a valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider card.
• Demonstrate the ability to influence, implement, and execute change when necessary.