Senior Charge Nurse - Administration (Ghayathi Hospital)

Role overview

Leadership and clinical operations

• Lead the ward or unit nursing team and report issues to the senior charge nurse or unit manager.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve issues affecting patient care; participate in interdisciplinary committees and task forces.
• Manage patient flow, bed capacity, staffing resources, staff skill mix, and workload in line with patient acuity.
• Promote interdisciplinary planning, patient-centered continuity of care, and discharge planning.
• Maintain nursing documentation standards and conduct rounds to assess issues and guide clinical and operational services.

Communication, quality, and safety

• Liaise with internal and external healthcare providers and facilitate communication among patients, families, care teams, and departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient, family, and organizational information; use information technology as needed.
• Monitor nursing care quality, participate in accreditation, audit documentation compliance, and support evidence-based practice.
• Monitor organizational key performance and clinical indicators and reinforce corrective action.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report incidents, facilitating corrective or preventative action as needed.
• Minimize infection risks, ensure adherence to infection-control policies, and monitor compliance with patient safety goals.

Education and professional responsibilities

• Support a suitable environment for patient and family learning and engage in health promotion activities.
• Develop managerial and leadership skills, set annual goals with the line manager, and participate in orientation and hospital programs.
• Maintain professional development and a professional portfolio; report staff conduct or performance that does not meet professional standards.
• Use human resources, consumables, and equipment effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 6 years of post-qualification clinical experience in an appropriate and relevant healthcare setting.
• At least 2 years as a Senior Charge Nurse, or at least 3 years in a Charge Nurse position.