Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION :

4 Year Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (only full time studies Degree's and Diplomas)

Prefer: with Post Basic/Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Surgical Care. 

1st Line Management Certificate/Diploma is an advantage.      

LICENSED EXPERIENCE:

7 years clinical experience, preferably with 5 years in Day Surgery.

Must have at least 3 years experience as a Head/In-charge Nurse in Multidisciplinary ODSU -DAY Surgery Unit /Medical Surgical Ward 

and /or 2 years in a Nursing Supervisory post.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

Valid Primary Nursing License/Registration to practice from the country of origin AND should be eligible to  license as a RN from Ministry Of Health- Kuwait. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Fluent in English.

OTHER SKILLS:     

Knowledge and proficiency in fundamental nursing procedures such as IV Therapy, ECG vitals, medication administration and drug calculation, proper wound management, naso-gastric tube insertion, documentation, etc. Knowledge of sterilization techniques, safety measures, good hygiene, environmental sanitation and infection control standards. Acquainted in different medical apparatus or equipment. 

Specification

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Nurse- ODSU consults with the Area Supervisor concerning administrative, professional and clinical issues, and assumes operational responsibility of the One Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit. Directs and supervises activities, interprets and implements policies/procedures and standards as per the ACI & JCIA recommendations and Ministry of Health regulations as appropriate.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs and supervises Nursing services personnel within the One Day Surgery Unit in accordance with the Hospital, governmental bodies (MOH) and other regulatory standards.

Prepares work schedules and assigns personnel. Evaluates work performance and makes recommendations.

Conducts daily inspection of assigned patient care areas for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, infection control and risk management standards, and takes corrective actions/ makes recommendations where violations occur in order to rectify the situation.

Directs maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment, supplies and materials to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.

Ensures availability of adequate supply of consumable and non-consumable for patient care requirement, through a systematic inventory and ordering process.

Establishes and maintains inventories of equipment and other supplies, and ensures that par levels are maintained.

Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with Hospital standards.

Ensures accurate maintenance of patients’ medical records and confidentiality of information contained therein.

Prepares written documentation as required by the Nursing department, and maintains appropriate records and statistics as directed.

Formulates departmental monthly report as directed by the Department.

Assists in the preparation of the fiscal budget and makes appropriate recommendation.

Contributes in the implementation of total Quality Management Programmes aimed at best practice methods within a climate of customer focus.

Consults with Nursing Administration concerning management of assigned areas and all related matters.

Participates in the development and implementation of departmental goals & objectives, philosophy and mission statement.

Provides staff development and education programmes in consultation with Area Nursing Supervisor & Clinical Instructor

Assists in the process of selection, orientation and training, and initiates performance evaluation of Department personnel.

Plans and conducts regular unit meetings and maintain minutes of meetings.

Attends Nursing Management meetings and other meetings as required, and participates in committees as requested.

1Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor.

About the Employer

This 100- bedded Hospital is one of the first private hospitals in Kuwait and a leading provider of premium healthcare in Kuwait.

The hospital offers a full range of medical services within its luxurious premises.

More about Salmiya, Kuwait

Salmiya is located 12 kilometres southeast of Kuwait City and is one of the largest areas in Kuwait consisting of both commercial and residential areas. 

Salmiya is arguably Kuwait's flagship district being a major cultural and commercial hub. 

It is well connected to the rest of the country having a multitude of significant highways and roads passing through it en-route to the capital, Kuwait City.

Accommodation in Salmiya is mainly apartments (some low rise & higher blocks). Some of these have seaviews and some shared swimming pool and/or gym.  

Salmiya has shopping malls, markets, food shops, cafes and nice restaurants, cinemas, IMAX, aquarium etc.