1.0 Organizational Relationships:

1.1 Reports to: Consultant In-charge of assigned department(s)

1.2 Responsible for: Nursing staff and management of assigned area

1.3 Liaises with: Nursing staff, Medical and Paramedical, Administration and Support Services

2.0 Job Summary:

2.1 Assists the In-charge of assigned department(s) in accomplishing the nursing objectives within the division.

2.2 Maintains an atmosphere which promotes:

a) Staff development

b) Standards of care

c) Clinical competence

d) Philosophy, vision and mission of all Nursing Departments.

2.3 Actively participate in quality improvement projects in order to achieve the desired objective.

2.4 Responsible for the management of nursing staff assigned, providing:

a) leadership

b) supervising a professional team

c) staff development

d) Saudization

e) recruitment and retention

f) trouble shooting of problem areas.

2.5 Manages the nursing service within the units or departments according to program policy and procedures ensuring the highest standard of care within available resources.

2.6 Provides leadership to construct and facilitate a framework that supports the Prince Sultan Military Medical City nursing workforce in the provision of a safe, culturally sensitive and effective patient care.

2.7 Works with operational leaders to ensure processes are maintained that contribute to the management and support of nursing staff through quality human resource processes.

3.0 Duties And Responsibilities:

3.1 Leadership and Management

3.2 Facilitate information sharing to staff within the organization and acts as conduit for the creation of open, positive communication channels.

3.3 Ensure appropriate and timely professional orientation, performance appraisal development and annual job description review.

3.4 Participate in decision making regarding nursing staff promotions, transfers and disciplinary hearings concerning nursing practice incidents.

3.5 Participate with the development of policies and work instructions relevant to nursing.

3.6 Participate by providing innovative effective leadership to maintain a positive climate, image and reputation for the nursing service.

3.7 Ensure professional and operational communication channels and reporting lines are understood and utilized.

3.8 Implement the philosophy, vision, mission and strategic plan for PSMMC program and Nursing services in the assigned area of responsibility.

3.9 Manage the daily operation of the Nursing services with the approved policies and procedures.

3.10 Ensure efficient use of all Human Resources as per the PSMMC regulations:

1. overtime

2. sick leave and absences

3. annual leave and staff floated to other areas

4. Study Leave

5. Maternity Leave

6. Compassionate and unpaid leave

3.11 Ensure cost effective utilization and storage of supplies and equipment.

3.12 Establish performance improvement system in the assigned area that supports the overall objectives of the department's performance improvement program.

3.13 Ensure all staff credentials are according to job description, and their licensure is current.

3.14 Monitor nursing database and coordinate review and selection of candidates.

3.15 Monitor duty rotas, overtime and annual leave allocations.

3.16 Develop manpower planning process in the assigned area to include evaluation of staffing requirements and the effective allocation of nursing staff.

3.17 Actively participate in the development of the management skills of immediate subordinates and gives appropriate autonomy to staff that show leadership skills.

3.18 Promote changes, which are evidence based within the PSMMC vision and mission and motivate staff to be open to change.

3.19 Maintain regular administrative meetings with all levels of staff.

3.20 Deal with staff performance issues including disciplinary matters and staff appraisals.

3.21 Serve on PSMMC-wide committees, departmental committees and nursing committees as assigned.

3.22 Ensure all information concerning patient affairs and hospital business is confidential.

3.23 Perform all other duties as assigned by the in-charge of assigned department(s) or by the Director of Family and Community Medicine within the scope of the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities.

3.24 Act as nursing representative for assigned department(s) on committees and working parties as required.

3.25 Develop, implement and monitor nursing staff adherence to the relevant PSMMC-wide policies and procedures, by-laws and operational policies of assigned department(s).

3.26 Serves on PSMMC-wide committees and represents nursing departments in the internal and external functions as required.

3.27 Maintain a positive working environment and facilitate collaborative working relationships between all nursing staff.

3.28 Provide innovative leadership to maintain a positive climate, image and reputation for the Nursing Services.

3.29 Ensure efficient use of manpower i.e. utilization of overtime and human resource management such as different leaves, benefits and grading.

3.30 Collect, analyzes and submits statistical data, prepares comprehensive reports regarding service and projects within assigned department(s).

3.31 Implement changes within the PSMMC vision, mission, values and motives staff to adapt to organizational change.

3.32 Education and Research

3.33 Promote competency-based practice that links to performance evaluation.

3.34 Assess the training needs of the nursing staff and participate in formulation and delivery of general training courses in:

a. Use of PSMMC system

b. Management

c. Aspects of clinical administration

d. Induction and orientation of PSMMC environment

e. Customer relation to pre-agreed level of quality

3.35 Be responsible for individual professional growth and personal development.

3.36 Ensure that all staff meet the requirements of yearly continuing education.

3.37 Remain current regarding issues pertaining to healthcare and nursing at national and international level.

3.38 Monitor, explores and facilitates nursing education opportunities.

3.39 Participate in the coordination of nursing education in collaboration with departmental Educators to ensure planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing education within PSMMC.

3.40 Provide all nursing staff with opportunities for growth and development through a progressive staff development program.

3.41 Develop, implement and evaluate competency-based practices that support the systems of professional development.

3.42 Keep updated with current issues regarding healthcare, patient care practice standards and new development in nursing education.

3.43 Quality Improvement

3.44 Develop control mechanism to ensure that safe standard of nursing care is provided.

3.45 Review, analyze and evaluate the level and quality of services and initiates the appropriate action when indicated.

3.46 Act as a resources person for identifying Quality Improvement Projects as appropriate within the frame work of the Quality Improvement methodology.

3.47 Monitor occurrence variance report, investigates incidents actions/follow-up.

3.48 Participate in CQI&PS System Improvement and System Control.

3.49 Maintain good public and approachable profile, and is readily available to deal with complaints and problems.

3.50 Ensure that risks are monitored, reviewed and communicated.

3.51 Ensure quality, appropriateness and uniform delivery of care by:

1. Establishing and monitoring of standards

2. Measuring actual performance against standards

3. Formulating policies and procedures for nursing practice

4. Improvement measures

3.52 Nursing Practice

3.53 Ensure that there is a system in a place to monitor nursing service delivery.

3.54 Review work patterns and operational policies instituting trials as appropriate and recommend amendments.

3.55 Ensure that staffs carry out duties within their competence and that staff are formally authorized to undertake approved extended roles.

3.56 Ensure adherence to MSD Nursing standards, generic and unit specific standards and policies.

3.57 Manage conflict issues in collaboration with other nursing and operational staff.

3.58 Manage incidents of professional misconduct collaboratively and provide reports to the Consultant In-charge.

3.59 Promote and facilitate compliance with current evidence-based policies and procedures.

3.60 Monitor Nursing standards of policies and implement changes where appropriate.

3.61 Promote patient focused, goal oriented and timely interventions.

3.62 Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities.

4.0 Education / Licensure:

4.1 Essential: Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent.

4.2 Essential: Current practicing license from country of origin with Valid registration from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties as a senior specialist.

5.0 Professional Experience:

5.1 Essential: Minimum of eight (8) years nursing experience in an acute hospital setting inclusive of four (4) years experience in a leadership position.

5.2 Desirable: Experience in manpower planning.

5.3 Desirable: Experience in healthcare nursing departments.

6.0 Specialized Knowledge:

6.1 Essential: Diversity in clinical skills.

6.2 Essential: High standard of clinical nursing and management skills.

6.3 Essential: Good statistical and administrative skills.

6.4 Essential: Experience in Manpower Planning and budgeting.

6.5 Essential: Excellent oral and written communication skills.

7.0 Personal Qualities:

7.1 Essential: Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills.

7.2 Essential: Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

7.3 Essential: Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff and respect confidentiality in work-related matters.