Nurse Director

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To lead and manage nursing and allied health services and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure the continuous improvement and maintenance of quality care. To ensure clinical operational efficiency and effectiveness as a strategic imperative. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Provide strong leadership to the team
Actively drive, ensure compliance to and support a culture of quality care
Develop, implement and monitor the nursing strategic plan to ensure that clinical and operational goals are met
Actively manage and facilitate patient safety and other risk processes and practices
Effective workforce planning and resource management to ensure a balance is achieved between clinical quality care and operational efficiency
Build and maintain sustainable and productive relationships to ensure a high level of patient experience/satisfaction and integrated patient care
Design, implement and maintain the Quality and Patient Safety programme

REQUIRED EDUCATION Essential: Licensed or eligible for licensing as a registered nurse with the relevant Healthcare Authority in the UAE Desired: Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Nursing or other related field e.g. Healthcare Management REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Essential: At least 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 nursing management experience as a Unit Manager, Duty Manager or Deputy Nursing Director REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Analysing and interpreting data related to quality improvement in clinical care and the overall functioning of the facility
Application of financial controls within the clinical function of the hospital, including compiling and monitoring a budget and managing expenses
Application of relevant HR policies and procedures
Demonstrate the ability to assist with nursing and allied health policy development
Knowledge and understanding of medical-legal processes
Knowledge of Disaster Management processes
Nursing and Allied Health functional knowledge
Application of project management principles
Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
Quality improvement processes and the ability to maintain and improve quality standards and ensure that accreditation standards are met
UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements
Verbal and written communication skills in English
Skilled in the application of policies, procedures, requirements and regulations related to the management and administration of the nursing and allied health function in hospitals