Clinical Nurse-Pediatric Medical Speciality II

Clinical Nurse-Pediatric Medical Speciality II - Job Details Location: Qatar Job Identification: 2387 Job Category: Nursing Job Schedule: Full time Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThe 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.QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS - SELECTION CRITERIAEducation:ESSENTIAL:Bachelor Degree in Nursing (4 years)Registered NursePREFERRED: Post graduate certificate in specialty if applicable in country of originExperience:ESSENTIAL:2+ years of recent clinical nursing experience within the relevant specialty from a highly esteemed healthcare institutionNo minimum experience requirement for University of Calgary Qatar Graduates onlyCertification and Licensure:ESSENTIAL:Valid professional nursing license in country of originJob Specific Skills and Abilities:ESSENTIAL:Excellent team playerMotivated and enthusiasticProficiency with Microsoft Office suiteFluency in written and spoken EnglishCare environment: Comprehensive Care and management of assigned population with a variety of medical diagnoses in an acute care environment.KEY COMPETENCIES:Competencies to be assessed as outlined in the Pediatric Medicine unit orientation and competency booklets. These competencies include but are not limited to:Care of the Child Requiring:Chest tubesHigh flow nasal cannulaCentral line care and managementSpecifically:Growth and development, Birth - adultHead-to-toe assessment, recognition of the deteriorating childIV fluid management; monitoring of input/outputMedication administrationBasic monitoring including pediatric early warning scoresNutritional requirements including enteral (NG, GT) and parenteral (PN) feeding and device managementPain assessment and management (including PCA/NCA)Risk screening and managementSkin integrityManagement and insertion of urinary catheter and bladder careTransfusion managementPoint of care testingWound careDKA treatment and managementManagement of the newly diagnosed diabetic patientCentral and Peripheral Line care (including ANTT)KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:Professionalism and Ethical PracticePractices within the DHP Scope of Practice according to licensure within the State of QatarProvides 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 documentationDemonstrates critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient careIndependently initiates escalation of issues following the chain of command, utilizing resources as neededIndependently maintains licensure and regulatory requirements (e.g. life support certifications and CPD requirements)Meets requirements of organizational, profession and departmental/role specific orientation competenciesRole model's appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of nursingAdheres to time and attendance requirementsParticipates 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 LeadershipAssumes responsibility for own professional development through lifelong learning to ensure continued competence and performance improvementPatient and Family Centered CareProvides holistic, patient and family centered care based on evidence and best practiceAnticipates and responds to patient and family care requirementsEvaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient and family educationMaintains confidentiality at all timesTeamwork and CollaborationTreats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all timesPromotes and maintains effective communication and teamworkDemonstrates collaborative and respectful behaviorContributes to a positive work environmentEvidence Based PracticeAdheres to Sidra's Nursing and Midwifery Standards of PracticeEnsures care is based on best evidenceIncorporates credible critically appraised evidence into nursing practice and when initiating changeQuality ImprovementIdentify ways to improve services through quality improvement initiativesParticipates in quality improvement initiatives and measure outcomesContributes effective use of resources and identifies any opportunities for efficiencySafetyAcknowledges own limitations in knowledge, judgment and/or skills, and functions within those limitations.Seeks resolution in knowledge and competency gaps to ensure patient safety is maintained at all timesDemonstrates consistent and reliable use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and qualityCommunicates observations or concerns related to hazards and errors to patients, families and the healthcare teamUses organizational error reporting systems for near miss and event reportingDemonstrates effective use of strategies to reduce risk of harm to self or othersAssumes responsibility and accountability for own clinical decision, delegation and provides supervision to team members according to their competence and scope of practiceInformaticsAccurately, concisely and appropriately documents care, interventions and outcomes in a timely mannerPractices contemporaneous documentation, ensuring entries into the medical record are recorded and signed in real timeUtilizes data from the patient record to make decisions and responds appropriately to clinical decision-making supports and alertsProtects confidentiality of protected health information in electronic health recordsFollows all Hospital related policies and procedures.Performs other related duties as assigned.Adheres to Sidra's standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policiesAdheres to and promotes Sidra's ValuesThis job description forms the basis of the requirements for the role. The incumbent may be required to undertake specific assigned tasks relevant to their area of work and are additionally required to demonstrate competencies specific to the post as outlined in the Job Description Addendum.About Us Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources. About the Team Sidra Medicine is an exciting and dynamic medical, education and research facility in which to work, learn and contribute. We provide opportunities for professionals to build rewarding careers. No matter where you work in our hospital, you'll have great benefits and the satisfaction of caring for those in need in our community.

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