Clinical Nurse DI

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for competently providing safe and effective direct care. The Clinical Nurse assesses care needs, plans, implements and evaluates programs of care to include patients and families. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for ensuring that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, aligned to Sidra Standards of Practice. The Clinical Nurse participates in the supervision, orientation and training of staff and is responsible for education of patients, families and students. The Clinical Nurse is professionally accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer. KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES Professionalism and Ethical Practice Practices within the DHP Scope of Practice according to licensure within the State of Qatar Provides total individualized patient care and assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, discharge planning for each patient. Ensures timely documentation of care, discharge planning and family education aligned to Sidra standards of documentation Demonstrates critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care Independently initiates escalation of issues following the chain of command, utilizing resources as needed Independently maintains licensure and regulatory requirements (e.g. life support certifications and CPD requirements) Meets requirements of organizational, profession and departmental/role specific orientation competencies Role model’s appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of nursing Adheres to time and attendance requirements Participates in new staff/student orientation, assists in maintaining a suitable learning environment and acts as a preceptor/mentor in the supervision and teaching of new staff/students to develop their competence. Actively participates and/or contributes the Shared Leadership structure to promote and embed Shared Leadership Assumes responsibility for own professional development through lifelong learning to ensure continued competence and performance improvement Patient and Family Centered Care Provides holistic, patient and family centered care based on evidence and best practice Anticipates and responds to patient and family care requirements Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient and family education Maintains confidentiality at all times Teamwork and Collaboration Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times Promotes and maintains effective communication and teamwork Demonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior Contributes to a positive work environment Evidence Based Practice Adheres to Sidra’s Nursing and Midwifery Standards of Practice. Ensures care is based on best evidence Incorporates credible critically appraised evidence into nursing practice and when initiating change Quality Improvement Identify ways to improve services through quality improvement initiatives Participates in quality improvement initiatives and measure outcomes Contributes effective use of resources and identifies any opportunities for efficiency