ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Assistant Head Nurse
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
See Job Summary
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
1. Head Nurse
2. Reports to the Nurse Manager
3. Nursing Director
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Head Nurse is responsible for assisting the Head Nurse in managing the
ward/unit. Directing, supervising and administering nursing activities to deliver high
standard of patient care. In the absence of the Head Nurse, the Assistant Head Nurse
will assume overall accountability and responsibility for the ward/unit.
2.0
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Managerial:
2.1.1
Ensure that equipment and materials within the area are used correctly,
economically and effectively. Regularly checks stock for suitable levels
and efficacy. Ensures equipment is used, maintained and serviced
appropriate to patient needs.
2.1.2
Promptly reports to Head Nurse/Nurse Manager and assist in
investigating complaints and incidents in relation to patient care in
accordance with Hospital Policy.
2.1.3
Collaborates with medical staff and all other health care professionals
on matters of patient care and any activity that could affect the delivery
of that care.
2.1.4
Takes immediate action on identified hazards or potential hazards and
ensures all staff are aware of steps taken. Advices on action taken to
Head Nurse/Nurse Manager.
2.1.5
Checks stocks and recording of Narcotic and Controlled Drugs as laid
down in the appropriate procedure (NUR/PRAC 003). Immediately
reports to the Head Nurse/Nurse Manager and assist in investigating
any incident of drug misuse or discrepancies.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
2.1.6
Attends meetings as required and serves on such working group or
committees as are appropriate.
2.1.7
Acts up as Head Nurse when required to do so. Also acts down if the
need arises.
2.1.8
Exercises and demonstrates effective leadership and management
skills.
2.1.9
Establishes and develops effective communication with other members
of the health care team, patient and relatives.
2.1.10 Ensures that all staff are oriented into their roles and are fully aware of
their range of duties and responsibilities within the scope of practice
and laid down in the General Nurse Practice PPG’s.
2.1.11 Assists in the organization and mentoring of new staff.
2.1.12 Operates appropriately and correctly the agreed Policies and
Procedures in relation to the Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure.
2.1.13 Ensures that staff within the area wears uniform correctly and
according to the Uniform Policy PPG NUR/PRAC 014 and maintains a
satisfactory standard of personal appearance.
2.1.14 In conjunction with the Head Nurse ensures that all staff have 90 day
and annual IPR (Individual Performance Review) at a minimum.
Ensures that staff have their IDP (Individual Development Plan) in
place and that the same is reviewed regularly where appropriate.
2.1.15 Participate in the monthly Hospital Senior Nurse cover roster.
2.2
Clinical:
2.2.1
Plans and participates in the nursing care for the patients and ensures
that the standard of nursing care and the procedures performed within
the unit are of a high quality. Reports to the Head Nurse/Nurse
Manager if standards fall below the accepted level.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
2.3
2.4
2.2.2
Ensures and monitors that all agreed Policies and Procedures are
correctly implemented and maintained. Advises Head Nurse if this is
not happening.
2.2.3
Assists in the development and revision of Policies and Procedures
using evidence based practice, thus developing written standards of
care for the unit.
Educational:
2.3.1
Ensures staff receives appropriate Clinical updating/training, minimally
in areas such as Basic Life Support and Infection Control.
2.3.2
Ensures all grades of staff attend Fire Lectures annually and are
updated with the various regulations relating to the Fire Policy.
2.3.3
Participates in training programmes as required within level of own
experience and knowledge.
2.3.4
Works in conjunction with the Head Nurse in identifying training
needs of the area. Identifies potential ways to meet these training
needs.
2.3.5
May be required to participate in nursing related “On the Job Training”
programme for members of the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces
Programme.
2.3.6
Participates in staff assessment and development programmes and
regularly advises staff of their progress and gives guidance in
improving their level of performance.
Quality Assurance:
2.4.1
Develops knowledge of the Hospital Quality Programme. Assists with
the maintenance and development of the quality systems.
2.4.2
Is responsible for ensuring that all clinical and legal documents
completed by the Nursing Staff are both accurate and legible.
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2.4.3
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Assistant Head Nurse
Assists in the development of and participates in the Clinical Audit
cycle.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
2.4.4
3.0
HOURS OF WORK:
3.1
4.0
Monitors level of service in their unit through application of Level of
Service Indicators (LSI’s) and audit activity. Assists in the
Implementation of continuous improvement as a result of these
activities.
48 hour weekly.
REQUIREMENTS:
4.1
4.2
4.3
Qualifications:
4.1.1
RGN with appropriate registration in country of origin.
4.1.2
Relevant post registration course for specialist areas.
Personal Qualities:
4.2.1
Good communication skills.
4.2.2
Good interpersonal skills.
4.2.3
Leadership ability.
Experience:
4.3.1
Minimal Essential Experience:
4.3.1.1 Five (5) years post-graduate experience, of which to be in the
speciality to which they have applied.
4.3.1.2 Evidence of ‘in-charge’ responsibilities for a unit.
4.3.1.3 Sound knowledge of current nursing developments.
4.3.2
Desirable Experience:
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4.3.2.1
Knowledge of Quality Systems.
4.3.2.2
International Perspective of Nursing.
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
5.0
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
indicated above.
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
Assistant Head
Nurse
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Signature
Date
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KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: NURSING
DEPARTMENT: Management
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