Charge nurses for Postnatal care Unit

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 3 years of experience in the same Field and same position as charge nurse .
• Diploma in Management is preferable.
• Managerial skills are must. 
• Dataflow is a must.
• Saudi license holder is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

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   Job description and responsibilities

• Carry out all physiological observations e.g., temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, SPO2 document and escalate to midwife if required.
• Assist Midwife with admission of mother and baby to the ward.  The Midwife must accept handover of patient.
• Assist with patient hygiene.
• Carry out urinary catheter care and urinalysis where necessary.
• IV bundle care to include VIP inspection of dressing and removal of cannula.
• Assist with mobilisation of mother.
• Assist with intra-transfer of patients between departments excluding Theatre & Delivery Suite.
• Assist with the preparation of mother for Theatre as per the pre-operative check list.
• Administration of medications including intravenous
• Carry out phlebotomy duties.
• Provide patient education and health promotion advice.
• Communicate with the multidisciplinary team using the ISBAR system as appropriate and directed by the Midwife.
• Record patient documentation in the electronic chart using the MN-CMS system.
• Report accidents/incidents in accordance with guidelines.
• Report complaints to the Ward Manager/Midwife-in-Charge
• Undertake administrative duties in the absence of the Midwife Manager or as outlined by the Midwife Manager.
• Take an active part in the evaluation of care and assist in the development of research-based nursing guidelines.
• Participate in hospital audit/research activities.
• Identify audit topics to the departmental manager and participate in their assessment, evaluation, and presentation where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards in clinical skills, and continuously update both practice and education (e.g., adult and infant resuscitation, breast feeding, manual handling, fire safety and other relevant areas).
• Identify learning needs of patients and implement a plan to meet these needs.
• Ensure that the appropriate up-to-date information is readily available for families and staff.
• Assess Staff personal training and educational needs and ensure that they are met.
• Identify opportunities for health promotion and provide clear and accurate health information according to hospital guidelines.
• Be aware of and comply with the policy on staff responsibility for the Protection and Welfare of Children. 
• Be aware of and implement all policies and guidelines in relation to Infection Prevention and Control /Decontamination.

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Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Accommodation provided.