Position Description:

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates learning and development programs for assigned nursing units in collaboration with the area Nursing Manager and Nursing Department to ensure the competence and ongoing development of staff to support the American Hospital Dubai, mission and goals, and to meet Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards. Optimises clinical competence of nursing staff utilizing bedside teaching and acts as a resource to other nursing units as required.

Position Responsibility:

•Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing unit orientation, learning and development programs consistent with the hospital's mission and goals.

•Acts as a mentor and clinical resource at the unit level.

•Conducts formal and informal teaching sessions at the unit level.

•Develops and implements competency-based assessment programs.

•Manages and maintains a computerized database for staff competency development plans and education attendance.

•Provides regular updates to the department Manager.

•Provides an educational resource service within assigned area/s and additional units as required.

•Supports hospital policies and serves as a professional role model for staff.

•Works in other areas within the hospital when assigned, within the scope of practice.

•Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.

•Completes all Core Competencies for nursing as well as applicable Unit Specific Competencies within prescribed timelines.

•Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Infection Control, Pain Management and Wound Care practices and standards.

•Reports and documents as directed in the relevant policies and procedures.

•Understands the responsibilities of safe handling, and administration of Narcotic/Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.

•Demonstrates support of leadership. Encourages team decisions, and cooperation within and across departments and assists in resolving differences of opinion.

•Participate in hospital-wide and nursing committees.

•Demonstrates understanding and familiarity with Facility Management and Safety Plans.

•Actively participates in hospital/department quality improvement initiatives.

•Attends the monthly Nurse Management Team meeting and monthly Education meeting.

•Maintains annual education requirements and participates in ongoing education activities.

•Assists with departmental competency planning/review.

•Performs additional duties when required within the scope of practice.

Position Qualification:

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or

•Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).

•Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

•Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in a specific area of practice.

•Minimum of two (2) years of clinical teaching experience in a clinical environment.

•Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) acute care medical facility

•Skills in organizational skills (time management) - managing tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining productivity.

•Ability to impart knowledge in critical thinking to new employees and colleagues.