ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING - SAUDI A
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Job Reference Number |
13502021 |
Client ID: |
RI/EM10542 |
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Posted On: |
Jun 22 2009 |
Location: |
WORLDWIDE |
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Job Type: |
Permanent
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Salary: |
NEGOTIABLE |
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Benefits: |
- CHILDCARE FACILITIES
- SUBSIDISED CANTEEN
- TRAINING / EDUCATION
- HOLIDAY VOUCHERS
- STAFF DISCOUNTS
- GYM / GYM MEMBERSHIP
- CAR PARKING
- MOBILE PHONE
- BONUS
- CAR ALLOWANCE
- HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE
- PERM. HEALTH INSURANCE
- RELOCATION PACKAGE
- VOUCHERS
- PAID HOLIDAYS
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of NURSING SERVICES with 8yrs of progressive clinical & administrative nursing experience required by hospital is Saudi Arabia.
Position Summary
- Directs the management and coordination of the nursing services in the Inpatient and Ambulatory areas.
- Ensures consistency of nursing standards and management across all nursing services areas.
- Ensures coordination of nursing services and surgical services through continuous collaboration with the Manager, Surgical Services.
- Coordinates budget preparation and monitors resource utilization.
- Deputizes for the Associate Administrator, Nursing Services as requested.
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing;
- BSN or equivalent is required;
- Masters Degree in Nursing Administration or other relevant specialty preferred.
- Current registered nursing license from country of professional practice.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive clinical and administrative nursing experience .
- Demonstrated management / leadership ability essential; knowledge of JCI standards required.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic and Operational Management
- Participates in nursing services strategic and operational management; in coordination with the Associate Administrator, Nursing Services, identifies immediate and long range objectives for nursing services; assists Nursing Unit Managers to prepare objectives, operational plans and strategies for implementation.
- Coordinates budget planning; census projections and manpower planning for nursing services; coordinates the capital equipment planning for nursing services.
- Directs management of nursing services through nursing unit and shift managers; ensures implementation of nursing service-wide programs; maintains a hospital-wide perspective in planning and management of nursing services.
- Ensures the coordination of nursing services and surgical service through continuous collaboration between the Assistant Administrator, Nursing Services and Assistant Administrator, Surgical Services.
- Facilitates the employment, training and development of Saudi nationals; actively mentors / coaches Saudi staff to develop career paths, and extend skills.
- Monitors operational budgets for nursing services areas; sets priorities and coordinates effective and efficient use of resources across all nursing areas.
- Makes recommendations for capital equipment purchase; assists in the preparation of MOH files for capital equipment acquisition; coordinates with Materials Management regarding evaluation of supplies and resolution of issues.
- Coordinates the interview / selection process for nursing management positions (Nursing Unit Manager, Nursing Shift Manager, Charge Nurse); ensures completion of orientation and competency assessment programs for nursing management and nursing administrative staff.
- Reviews all nursing services applications; ensures recommended candidates meet criteria; makes recommendation to AANS for candidate selection and placement; ensures nursing services recruitment / selecting / personnel procedures are in accordance with hospital Policy and Procedure.
- Continually evaluates nursing management and nursing administrative staff; completes the PDPA's; provides effective and timely feedback; identifies staff performance issues; utilizes staff development plans; ensures continuing professional and personal development of nursing unit / shift managers.
- Provides direction / support to Nursing Unit Managers in managing staff performance; reviews all nursing services performance appraisals for timeliness and completeness; ensures PDPA's are regularly reviewed, updated and reflect current job responsibilities.
- Demonstrates equity and fairness in managing staff issues; ensures consistency of approach in management throughout nursing services; advises unit managers / implements corrective action in accordance with hospital Policy and Procedure.
- Demonstrate effective priority setting, time management and decision making skills in the management of staff and resources; ensures staffing schedules maintain nursing skills mix and competency levels across nursing services; implements plans to address periods of staffing and skills mix deficiency.
- Performs all duties in a professional, effective and confidential manner.
- Performs all other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits:
- Tax-free salary
- Annual Salary Increase
- Monthly Stipend
- Forty-five (45) days of Paid Vacation per year
- Single Contract Status
- Twelve (12) Months Initial Contract - Renewable
- Free Furnished and fully equipped Housing
- Free Utilities, including Local Phone calls
- Free and Extensive Recreational Facilities in a safe environment
- Free Healthcare available
- Mobilization and Repatriation Airline Tickets
- Annual Airline ticket to your Point of Hire or equivalent
- Service Award
- Unique Travel opportunities
Please forward cv to Emer.Moore@icds.ie or call Emer Moore on 057-9352468