Senior Practice Development Nurse
Senior Practice Development Nurse
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Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Senior Practice Development Nurse is responsible for enhancing the quality of nursing care by promoting evidencebased practice facilitating professional development and leading quality improvement initiatives within the healthcare setting. This role focuses on bridging the gap between research and practice fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring the delivery of safe effective and patientcentered care.
Core Responsibilities:
EvidenceBased Practice Implementation:
- Identify clinical issues and translate them into focused questions for evidence retrieval.
- Critically appraise research literature and synthesize findings to develop evidencebased guidelines and protocols.
- Facilitate the implementation of evidencebased practices through education training and mentorship.
- Evaluate the impact of implemented practices on patient outcomes and make adjustments as needed.
Professional Development:
- Assess the learning needs of nursing staff and develop targeted educational programs and workshops.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to nurses to enhance their clinical skills and professional growth.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning by encouraging nurses to engage in professional development activities.
- Facilitate access to relevant resources such as journals online learning platforms and conferences.
Quality Improvement:
- Lead and participate in quality improvement projects to enhance the delivery of nursing care.
- Monitor key performance indicators related to patient safety clinical effectiveness and patient experience.
- Analyze data identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to address them.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of quality improvement initiatives and make recommendations for further enhancements.
Collaboration and Consultation:
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals including physicians pharmacists and allied health staff to improve patient care.
- Provide consultation to nursing staff on best practices and clinical issues.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of practice changes.
Research and Innovation:
- Encourage and support nursing staff to participate in research activities.
- Disseminate research findings through presentations publications and other channels.
- Promote a culture of innovation by encouraging nurses to explore new approaches to care delivery.
Qualifications :
Educational Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Nursing.
- A masters degree is an added advantage.
Professional Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license with the relevant regulatory body.
- Certification in a specialty area (desirable).
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience in a clinical setting preferably with experience in practice development or quality improvement.
- Strong foundation in healthcare operations regulations and ethics.
Knowledge Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
- Understanding of evidencebased practice principles and methodologies.
- Knowledge of quality improvement frameworks and tools.
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and educational strategies.
- Knowledge of research methodologies and data analysis.
Skill Requirements
- Strong clinical skills and expertise.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to critically appraise research literature.
- Skills in developing and delivering educational programs.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
- Leadership and mentorship skills.
Personal Abilities
- Professional attitude towards work
- Shares the AMCEs vision.
- Passion for improving the quality of patient care.
- Strong commitment to professional development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.
- Critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to inspire others.
Additional Information :
African Medical Centre of Excellence Abuja (AMCE Abuja) aims to be an Employer of Choice providing equal opportunity for everyone regardless of their background gender race and other protected characteristics.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
