Works with the senior nursing and midwifery leadership to ensure efficient healthcare delivery
Acts as a focal point for all healthcare issues related to nursing and midwifery
Participates in budget preparations and budget control for respective nursing and midwifery unit/ward
Provides senior nursing and midwifery leadership with clinical and administrative reports
Supports and works in partnership with nursing and midwifery executives in setting the strategic direction for the nursing/midwifery department
Involves in Nursing Task-force and Committees at SEHA and external parties
Takes a lead role in coordinating hospital services during their shift.
Supports an environment that allows staff to acquire skills, and identifies and develops new ideas that ensure commitment to the organizational goals.
Addresses the immediate legal and ethical dilemmas in a professional, collaborative manner and refers to the relevant person for action.
Participate in the recruitment process by conducting staff and charge midwives interviews
Assist in external midwifery licensing procedures
Takes a lead role in managing disasters, codes, and incidents as per the Organization’s policy and procedures.
Provides leadership in critical thinking, conflict management, and problem-solving.
Responsible for developing or reviewing guidelines/policies related to Midwifery and Obstetrics across the system
Responsible for implementation and sustainment of best evidence-based practices in the Midwifery/Obstetrics fields
Maintains appropriate contact with the organization's nursing and midwifery executive/administrator “on-call” providing timely and accurate information.
Monitors and evaluates appropriate utilization of staff in collaboration with the nursing and midwifery team.
Responsible to ensure that bed allocation and staff skill mix are appropriate for patient condition
Collaborates with personnel from non-nursing and midwifery department/disciplines regarding issues that may negatively impact patient care; facilitate solutions as needed
Participates in committees, and task-forces that are interdisciplinary or interdepartmental; may be required to chair, co-chair, or lead such groups.
Acts as a change agent for the organization.
Facilitates effective patient flow utilizing bed capacity and staffing resources appropriately.
Monitors and reviews staff skill mix and in accordance with patient acuity uses available information to align staffing and workload.
Builds relationships with staff, peers, and colleagues to support interdisciplinary and interdepartmental planning, aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Works closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach in midwifery / obstetric practices
Promotes continuity of care that is patient-centered, outcome-oriented, and focused on discharge planning.
Ensures that quality standards of nursing and midwifery documentation are maintained according to organizational policy.
Performs hospital rounds to assess, identify problems, determine solutions, and guides teams in the clinical and operational management of services.
Liaises effectively with other health care providers both internal and external to the organization.
Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and organization information in accordance with the confidentiality policy
Facilitates effective communication between the patient, family, and the interdisciplinary health care team as required.
Communicates with all unit(s) /departments as appropriate, to maximize efficiency and expedite the admission, transfer, and discharge process.
Uses information technology to access, transmit and produce information as necessary.
Supports a culture of performance improvement.
Lead/Participate in Quality Improvement Projects related to Midwifery Practices
Monitors and evaluates the quality of nursing and midwifery care provided.
Provide ongoing support, feedback, and performance focus in addition to remedial actions for midwifery staff if needed
Actively participates in accreditation activities.
Undertakes patient and environmental risk assessments and documents corrective action to improve patient outcomes as required.
Audits comply with organizational documentation standards.
Supports and participates in ongoing educational and research programs within the Nursing and Midwifery Department and the organization.
Supports and participates in the implementation of evidence-based practice to promote clinical knowledge and a research-based clinical practice environment.
Monitors and supports the organizational Key Performance Indicators and Clinical Indicators and reinforces corrective action to improve clinical service.
Responsible for the coordination, monitoring, and reporting of incidents occurring within the organization after business hours facilitating corrective or preventative action as required.
Responsible for minimizing exposure to incidents of infection/cross-infection of patients, staff, visitors, and the general public. Ensures staff adheres to the infection control policies and procedures of the organization
Monitors compliance with International and Department of Health Patient Safety Goals
Reports on nursing and midwifery department activity e.g. sick leave and occupancy rates
Supports the staff to provide a suitable environment for patient and family learning
Is a clinical/administrative resource
Engages in health promotion activities in the organization and community
Identifies and utilizes various mechanisms to assist in the development of managerial and leadership skills.
Utilizes internal educational resources and external agencies to assist with the development of managerial competencies.
Develops and achieves annual performance criteria/goals in conjunction with the Line Manager.
Actively involved in Risk Management, Infection Control, and Patient Experience committees relevant to the practice
Attends and participates in the orientation and other hospital-based programs as agreed with the Line Manager.
Maintains and updates own professional development through relevant educational activities.
Maintains and updates a professional portfolio.
Initiates action and reports to the appropriate manager, when staff behavior and/or performance does not meet professional standards.
Effective and efficient utilization of human resources, consumables, and equipment.
This job description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.
The nursing/midwifery supervisor will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organizational development needs as appropriate within the scope of practice.
The nursing /midwifery supervisor will be expected to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Health and Safety regulations of the organization.
Upholds the organization's customer service standards at all times.
Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures, and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies
Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
Promoting Customer Service standards
Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customer-focused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders
Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility
Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role
Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines
Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies
Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position
Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies
Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care
Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training, and development of UAE nationals staff