ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
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NUR/MGMT/J 024
05/03/2012
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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Wound Care
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Wound Care Management
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Director of Nursing , Head of Continuing
Education
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
2.0
JOB SUMMARY:
1.1
The post holder will assist with coordination of wound care activities at
AFHSR and will provide comprehensive support, advice and education in the
management and prevention of wounds to ensure high quality of patient care
outcomes.
1.2
This job description should be read in conjunction with NUR/PRAC/J 004 –
Registered Nurse Job Description.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Provides hospital-wide wound care education and training to nursing and
medical staff, both formally and informally on a regular basis.
2.2
Assesses wounds to ensure correct, to ensure correct cleaning solutions and
materials are used to ensure development of knowledge and skills which will
be of benefit to the nursing division and to patient care.
2.3
Liaises with all clinical departments in providing product and dressing advice
and education.
2.4
Liaises with medical and nursing staff in the management of difficult wounds
in all clinical departments.
2.5
Advises on the appropriate course of management/treatment for the patient
with difficult wounds.
2.6
Reviews availability of products to ensure quality of patient care and positive
wound healing outcomes.
2.7
Liaises with Warehouse and Purchasing Departments to ensure provision of
the most appropriate, cost-effective wound care products.
2.8
Provides Head of Departments with relevant information for ordering of
appropriate supplies.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Wound Care
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
3.0
4.0
2.9
Chairs and coordinates the monthly Wound Care Working Group meeting
(consisting of both nursing and medical representatives), ensuring planned
outcomes are achieved. Forwards copy of minutes to Director of Nursing.
2.10
Provides direct educational support to wound care link nurses in the ward.
2.11
Organizes and coordinates annual Wound Care Seminars for nursing and
medical staff.
2.12
Contributes to the CQI & PS system by developing revising appropriate forms,
plans applicable to wound care management and pressure area prevention and
ensuring that nursing practice is in accordance with Hospital Nursing Policies
and Procedures and Internal Standards.
2.13
Participates in professional development/training programmes and nursing
forum to ensure the provision of up to date evidence-based practice.
2.14
Submits monthly reports on activities and achievements to
Nursing.
2.15
Establishes and develops effective communication with and between all
members of the health care team, administrators, patients and relatives.
2.16
Evaluating new wound care products.
Director of
HOURS OF WORK:
3.1
48 hour per week (or equivalent over a one month period).
3.2
It is expected that 60% of total hours worked will be devoted to the clinical
based role and the other 40% will be devoted to research/training preparation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
4.1
Essential:
4.1.1
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with appropriate registration in
country of origin.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
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DEPARTMENT: Management
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
NUR/MGMT/J 024
05/03/2012
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3 of 3
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Wound Care
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
4.1.2
4.2
4.3
5.0
Evidence of professional development/Certification in the field of
wound care management.
Experience:
4.2.1
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in wound care management.
4.2.2
Sound knowledge of current nursing development.
Desirable Experience:
4.3.1
Sound knowledge of current quality system.
4.3.2
International perspective of Nursing.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
5.1
As laid down by the Hospital Programme and subject for amendment.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the category and grade as CNS/
Wound Care Coordinator.
N.B. This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It exists
conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Director of Nursing
Ms. Dolores Hubbard
Reviewed by:
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Lt. Col. Thabit Al Shaia’ani
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Wound Care
Coordinator
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
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