Job Summary
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.
Population Summary
Population : Neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school age, school age, adolescent, young adults.
Care environment : Comprehensive care and management of assigned population with a variety of medical diagnoses in an acute care environment.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills – Selection Criteria
Education
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing (4 years)
- Registered Nurse
Preferred : Post graduate certificate in specialty if applicable in country of origin.
Experience
2+ years of recent clinical nursing experience within the relevant specialty from a highly esteemed healthcare institution.
Certification and Licensure – Essential
Valid professional Nursing license in country of originMeets licensing requirements of the State of QatarKey Competencies
Growth and development, birth - adultHead-to-toe assessmentRecognition of the unwell childCardiorespiratory monitoringHemodynamic monitoringIV fluid managementSpecimen collectionCare planningMedication preparation and administrationNutritional requirements and enteral feeding, including parenteral nutritionPain assessment and managementRisk screening and managementWound assessment and managementManagement of central venous access devicesAirway management, including tracheostomies and endotracheal tubesNon‑invasive ventilation supportLow flow oxygen therapyHigh flow oxygen therapyCPAPBiPAPInvasive mechanical ventilationVasoactive medication preparation and administrationManagement of chest drainsCare and transport of a mechanically ventilated patient, including internal transfers and via ambulanceCapillary blood samplingCare of the post‑operative surgical patientAdvanced Competencies Expected for the PICU / CICU CN
Care of the hemodynamically unstable patientCare of the patient with DKACare of the patient with an external ventricular drain and intracranial pressure monitoringCare of the patient with temporary epicardial pacing wires and external pacingCardiac surgery, pre‑ and post‑operative intensive care, including adult congenital cardiac defectCare of the patient receiving inhaled nitric oxideCare of the patient with raised intracranial pressureCare of the acute trauma patientCare of the patient with an open chest, including emergency chest open proceduresCare of the patient receiving CRRT, peritoneal dialysis, ECMOJob Specific Skills and Abilities
Effective communication skillsExcellent team playerMotivated and enthusiasticProficiency with Microsoft Office suiteFluency in written and spoken EnglishKey Role Accountabilities – Professionalism and Ethical Practice
Practices 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 patientEnsures 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 competenceActively 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 Care
Provides 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 Collaboration
Treats 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 Practice
Adheres 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 Improvement
Identify ways to improve services through quality improvement initiativesParticipates in quality improvement initiatives and measure outcomesContributes effective use of resources and identifies any opportunities for efficiencySafety
Acknowledges own limitations in knowledge, judgment and / or skills, and functions within those limitationsSeeks 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 practiceInformatics
Accurately, 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 proceduresPerforms other related duties as assignedAdheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policiesAdheres to and promotes Sidra’s valuesJob Description Addendum
This 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.
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