Senior Staff Nurse

• Division: Clinical Enterprise
• Department: Nursing
• Reports to: Unit Manager
• Job Category: Nursing
• Job Classification: Specialized

Job Purpose

• The Charge Nurse is a provider of direct patient care and nursing intervention, demonstrates clinical nursing knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice, and utilizes evidence-based practice to achieve quality patient outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care that is evidence based
• Organizes staff and prioritizes busy workloads/schedules, and acts as a mentor for junior staff. Carries out routine investigations to facilitate decision making
• Acts as patient advocate by making ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality
• Plans and coordinates discharges from hospital as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Maintains and demonstrates clinical competence using evidence-based practice in all aspects of patient care, including those with complex needs
• Ensures clinical resources and continuity of patient care during hours of duty
• Effectively communicates all necessary information to Head Nurse and unit staff
• Assists the Head Nurse in the management of a patient care unit/area of assignment, and acts on behalf of Head Nurse during her/his absence
• Undertakes additional tasks as appropriate

Qualification Requirements

• BSC or equivalent in Nursing — Required
• License from the relevant health authority — Required

Experience Requirements

• 4 years' experience
• 2 years in Management Education

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Communicates clearly to patients in person and over the telephone
• Compassion and empathy
• Problem-solving skills

Competencies Requirement

• Technical Competencies: To be confirmed
• Behavioral Competencies: To be confirmed

Interactions & Nature of Interactions

• Internal: Effective collaboration enhances overall organizational performance
• External: Building and maintaining relationships with external parties is essential for smooth financial operations