Provide high quality and responsive delivery of patient care to the patients in NICU
Participate fully in all aspects of the service provision appropriate to the grade and experience
Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
To manage sick neonates in NICU under the direct / indirect supervision of level 1 attending physician
Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge that appropriate for the grade
To participate in 24/7 full shift rota including night shifts
To participate in clinical governance activity including clinical audit, guideline development, clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution during their annual performance management and appraisal.
The post holder is required to follow the hospital policies and procedures
The list of duties and responsibilities given above not exhaustive and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required from time to time
Professional Responsibilities:
Identifies self-learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs
Serves as a role model for all staff assisting in promoting and sharing knowledge via mentorship and preceptorship programs in accordance with evidence-based practice.
Acts as a preceptor/mentor in the supervision and teaching new staff or students in the development of competencies required
Welcomes and actively participates in staff/student orientation, promoting and supporting a positive learning environment and transcultural principles in nursing practice
Develops and maintains own professional knowledge, clinical competency and skills utilizing reflective practice and maintaining a professional portfolio
Participates in service activities that contribute to positive patient outcomes, a positive patient experience and a healthy professional environment
Participates in and/or has the ability to lead under the guidance, support and direction of senior staff, the development of programs or quality initiatives that seek to measure and contribute to patient outcomes e.g. clinical auditing, performance improvement activities, and data collection.
Participates in clinical nursing research and supports Al Jalila research initiatives
Communication:
Interacts with children, visitors in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner
Interacts with members of the healthcare team in a manner that demonstrates respect, effective communication skills and promotes teamwork
Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner
Promotes safe patient care and a safe environment by embracing a Culture of Safety and identifying proactively areas of risk and the timely reporting of adverse safety events.
Collaboration:
Demonstrates advocacy for children, young adults and their families.
Encourages and involve children and their families in care decisions to make informed choices by providing them with information, support and direction to the relevant support services as appropriate.
Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality indicators, positive patient outcomes and patient and family satisfaction through extraordinary service.
Coordinates care across the continuum ? understands and utilizes case management resources to achieve patient care goals, discharge planning, decreasing the length of stay and waiting times.
Safety:
To actively support strategies for safeguarding children and participate in the implementation of safeguarding strategies, policies and procedures
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behaviour or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision-making or documentation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for children, families, visitors and co-workers.
Stop, in the face of uncertainty, and take the time to assess and resolve the situation
