1. The post holder will be accountable to the Director of Operations for the successful delivery of nursing services.

   1. To provide professional nursing advice to the senior management team.

   2. To provide innovative professional leadership, advice and guidance for nursing in Long term care.

   3. Is able to analyze large amounts of information, identify themes and generate feasible strategic nursing plans.

   4. Be responsible for the maintenance of professional standards and practices in all aspects of nursing within Long term care.

   5. To ensure the professional contribution of nurses is maximized In order to achieve NMCRH-KC business and strategic goals, In accordance with patient needs as well as nationally and locally determined standards.

   6. Is decisive and takes responsibility appropriate to their role.

   7. Identify and communicate skill mix and recruitment Issues which affect Long term care workforce plan, including the development of new roles that assist in the delivery of service modernization and efficiency.

   8. Provide leadership in all aspects related to healthcare, ensuring the quality of healthcare provided by Long term care.

   9. Long term care meets and exceeds all standards set out by JCIA & HAAD.

   10. Attend meetings as required, both as nurse manager and in the absence of the Director of Operations.

   11. To be Involved In the Investigation of serious complaints, Incidents and other events and report findings to the Quality Manager or Director of Operations as deemed necessary.

   12. Deputes for the Director of Operations as required.

2. Communication

   1. Communicates with a wide range of people on a wide range of matters, including the senior management team.

   2. Consults with other departments as appropriate to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the management and organization of NMCRH-KC.

   3. Develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, Issues and ideas and/or in complex situations.

   4. Conveys delicate personal information in a sensitive manner.

   5. Communicates effectively and calmly in difficult situations.

   6. Provides support and advice to all MDT staff In NMCRH-KC.

   7. Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff Information.

   8. Communicates the mission, vision and values of the facility internally and externally.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (3 yrs.) from an accredited school of nursing Leadership or management course or Masters' in nursing or related subject/ Teaching and assessing course

   1. Current license in country of origin with HAAD license to practice in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

   2. Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.

   3. NLT 6 years in an acute care facility

   4. NLT 2 years’ experience  in a senior nursing position

   5. Teaching experience

   6. Mentorship/preceptorship of new/ Junior staff

   7. Recent leadership and management experience 

   8. Current valid registration In country of training and/or country Of last employment 

   9. Knowledge of quality management initiatives

   10. Able to work as an effective leader

   11. Able to develop strategy, policies or guidelines

   12. Able to prioritize and meet deadlines

   13. Able to manage difficult situations Uses own Initiative  and Is able to take decisions

   14. Self-motivated