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Ref: MP200-41
Job description / Role
Nursing Director, The City Hospital, Dubai
• Provide leadership and direction for the Nursing Department, including oversight and mentoring of Senior Nursing staff
• Participate as a part of the Senior Management Team, and contribute to the strategic planning of the Hospital
• Actively promote a positive image of the group and nursing as a profession
• Ensure that a system of Preceptorship is implemented, that plans are instigated, and that outcomes/developments are reviewed on a monthly basis
• Ensure that the clinical competence of nursing staff is regularly evaluated and monitored as per best practices
• Ensure that Succession Planning and staff development needs are identified and addressed according to agreed processes and systems
• Develop and oversee the implementation and maintenance of a system of continuous development for all staff within the Department
• Ensure that Patient Care is rendered following the guidelines of the International Patient Safety Goals, evidence based practice and clinical pathways; and ensure that patient rights are adhered to
• Ensure that EHL standards (policies and procedures) are adhered to
• Oversee the formulation of budgets according to operational requirements, and ensure that the capital, operational and personnel budgets of allocated units and wards are managed
• Ensure that outcomes of the different supportive service departments are reviewed through liaison with appropriate management staff
• Create, promote and encourage a positive work environment, with a focus on a team approach, in all areas of the Hospital
Requirements:
• Qualified Registered Nurse – Licensed as a Registered Nurse / Midwife according to the UAE requirements. Licensed in the country of origin (as applicable)
• Masters in Nursing or Healthcare Administration is an advantage (extensive related work history with a relevant qualification will also be considered)
• General nursing experience of 15 years, of which a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role is essential
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills, as they relate to a medical setting
• Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, hospital planning processes
• Demonstrated ability to develop, allocate, and track budgets for different departments
• Demonstrated professional maturity and decision making abilities
• Well developed interpersonal and relationship building skills
• The ability to work well within a team
• Able to promote excellence in patient care through mentoring and quality management.
• English language proficiency is a must and Arabic language skills would be definitely an advantage
• Good computer skills
About the Company
Mediclinic Middle East is part of Mediclinic International, one of the top 10 listed private hospital groups in the world with 52 healthcare facilities in Southern Africa, 14 in Switzerland under the name Hirslanden AG and 10 in the UAE. Their headquarters are in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Previously EHL Management Services, the company became Mediclinic Middle East when its majority shareholder, Mediclinic International, acquired all remaining shares from its partners Varkey Group and General Electric in October 2012.
Mediclinic Middle East owns and operates some of the most respected healthcare facilities in the region. These include Mediclinic Welcare Hospital, Mediclinic City Hospital, Mediclinic Dubai Mall, Mediclinic Ibn Battuta, Mediclinic Meadows, Mediclinic Arabian Ranches, Mediclinic Mirdif, Mediclinic Al Qusais, Mediclinic Al Sufouh and Mediclinic Beach Road.