Clinical Resource Nurse ICU

****JOB DESCRIPTION****

Responsible for the implementation and delivery of patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the Organization.

Responsible for ensuring age appropriate care is provided by nursing/midwifery staff of the unit(s) and care adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct and Scope of Practice of the regulatory body.

A member of the nursing/midwifery leadership team who is responsible for developing and implementing age appropriate clinical practice standards consistent with best practice guidelines.

Participates in the development and maintenance of a competency-based continuing education program that supports the nurses/midwifes in all specialty areas towards improvement in clinical practice.

Provides clinical leadership in relevant are of specialty.

Key areas of responsibility include but not limited to Standards of patient care, Education of Staff, patient and family, Clinical practice, education and research, Professional Leadership, Service Excellence

****RESPONSIBILITIES****

Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Performs consistent, systematic evaluation of clinically based programmes to determine if they meet patient/staff needs and are responsive to department/organisational direction.

Formulates measurable performance criteria to assess nurses’ levels of competence.

Provides the clinical expertise essential to support managers with effective problem solving and decision making.

Promotes and supports a collaborative practice model.

Maintains accurate records of educational activity and reports as required.

Facilitate achievement of individual, departmental, and organisational goals.

Fosters open communication, learning, and professional growth of the nursing staff.

Collaborates with managers regarding staff development programmes.

Contributes to effective and efficient utilization of human resources, consumables and equipment.

Initiates action and reports to the appropriate manager, when staff behavior and/or performance do not meet professional standards.

Identifies educational needs and develops educational programmes accordingly.

Collaborates with nursing staff and other disciplines in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programmes.

Demonstrates skill in adult education, group dynamics, curriculum development, communication, and teaching strategies.

Assists nursing staff to integrate new knowledge and skill into their practice and ensures that ongoing competency is maintained.

Supports an environment that allows staff to acquire skills, identify and develop new ideas that ensures commitment to the organisational goals.

In liaison with the Nurse Manager, reviews nursing practice and addresses required changes based on best practice guidelines

Provides specialty specific orientation to relevant staff and participates the organisations orientation programmes as required.

Sets clear measurable programme objectives and evaluates programme outcomes

Provides bedside clinical consultations in area of expertise/specialization

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Collaborates with nursing staff in identifying patient care concerns and in determining areas that necessitate resolution through staff education.

Provides opportunities for individual nursing staff development

Analyzes studies trends in nursing practice and recommends changes or adjustments in existing practice, adapting as required to meet the needs of the patient.

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

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

Engages in health promotion activities in the organisation and community

Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organisations policies and procedures.

Maintains a strong communication network with the clinical leadership in promoting educational programmes.

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

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

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

Participates in quality improvement activities by assisting with the development, implementation and review of standards, policies, procedures and guidelines, evaluation of indicators and reporting of outcomes and trends.

Utilise information gained from programme evaluation to determine future programme directions.

Supports and participates in ongoing educational and research programmes within the Nursing Department and the organisation.

Supports a culture of performance improvement.

Monitors and evaluates the quality of nursing care

Audits compliance with organisational documentation standards.

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

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 organisation

Complies with International and HA-AD Patient Safety Goals

Participates in interdisciplinary teams and Performance Improvement Projects for evaluation and improvement of processes and clinical practice.

****Professional Responsibilities****

Maintains contemporary knowledge of evidence based practice relevant to specialty.

Participates in activities which enhance own professional growth and development.

Acts as a professional role model with regards to self-development and self-accountability by projecting the image of a self-directed learner and setting high personal work standards.

Develops and achieves annual performance criteria/goals in conjunction with the Line Manager.

Maintains and updates a professional portfolio.

Identifies and utilises various mechanisms to assist in development of leadership skills.

Utilises internal educational resources and external agencies to assist with development of job specific competencies.

Maintains and updates own professional development through relevant educational activities

Initiates or participates in Nursing and or other disciplines research that contributes to continual improvement in standards of care.

Obtains accredited and non-accredited Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Units in compliance with HA-AD and the organisation’s requirements .

This job description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.

The Clinical Resource Nurse will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organisational development needs as appropriate within scope of practice.

The Clinical Resource Nurse will be expected to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Health and Safety regulations of the hospital

Upholds the organisation customer service standards at all times

Facility specific Responsibilities of the role

Corresponding Activities performed by the role

SEHA Compliance guidelines

Corresponding Activities performed by the role

Complying with Policies, Procedures and Practices of the SEHA facilities and other regulatory requirements

Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies

Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy

Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customer focused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders

Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility

Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role

Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety, Materials Management and Maintenance standards

Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines

Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies

Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position

Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies

Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care

Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff

****QUALIFICATIONS****

****Qualifications****

Positive written references or verbal confirmation which must identify specific responsibilities as a clinical resource nurse.

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