Management of Nursing Care and Practice
- Is responsible and accountable for the delivery of care provided in accordance with organization / department philosophy.
- Demonstrates skill in implementing comprehensive and thorough assessment of patient’s specific need.
- Able to implement delivery of care based on research and /or current best practice.
- Ensures the skill of individual staff is matched to the individual needs of patients.
- Is responsible for the implementation of policies which enable most effective use of nursing resources.
- Ensures that all practices are within the guideline set by the department and are in accordance with organization policy.
- Ensures the implementation of all ISO/NABH standards.
- Ensures accuracy and completion of nursing documentation within the time frame
Management of information and communication
- Arranges regular staff meeting involving other personnel when necessary.
- Demonstrates skill in creating an environment which is conducive to open, honest and frank discussion,
in which staff feel free to represent their views and it is heard in an appropriate setting.
- Is knowledgeable in implementing and monitoring realistic and achievable objectives for the unit and team in accordance with the aim and objectives of the services.
- Attends meetings and forums representing the ward at various levels, ensuring that all staff is kept fully briefed on any current developments etc.
- Ensures that all clinical and other information is gathered, stored and passed on to relevant departments / personnel in conjunction with the departmental needs.
- Ensures that all communication (verbal or written) between the ward and other departments is of a high standard both in its content and presentation.
- Ensures that all written and electronically stored information is accessible only to authorized personnel.
- Ensures that all staff is aware of the importance of the collection of statistical data, quality indicator