Pain Management Nurse

Job Description

Job SummaryThe Ministry of DefenceÿHealth Services (MODHS) is undergoing a healthcare service transformation, with the goal being to position MODHS as the best healthcare provider in the country. In Nursing this will be achieved primarily through the adoption of Magnet principles. The Specialized Nurse will help drive and deliver required changes in collaboration with other disciplines and stakeholders.Supports Nursing Administration by providing specialized, professional clinical and/or non-clinical expertise under their specialized scope (see addendum per specialty area) as well as assisting Nursing Administration in meeting targets/deliverables under their expertise, and as per delegation or assignment.ÿSupports Nursing Administration in the overall Strategic Plan through transformational leadership, inclusive of developing and leading a program, as per their area of expertise.Cares for patients of all ages in the inpatient and outpatient settings, specializing in pain management techniques for acute and chronic pain, with the goal of relieving pain and improving the patient?s quality of life. The Pain Management Nurse also works with terminally ill patients in ensuring they are as comfortable as possible.Education/LicensureÿÿEducation:Essential: Bachelor?s degree in nursing from an accredited institution of Nursing.Preferred: Master?s degree in nursing or specialized area of practicePreferred: Certified training in area of specialtyEssential: Evidence of continuing professional and personal developmentCurrently employed and high-performing Nursing Diploma-holder in this position may remain as Specialized Nurse in non-Magnet designated/non-Magnet Journey hospitals, butÿNOTÿeligible for promotion.Essential:ÿBLS CertificationProfessional Licensure:Essential: Valid license and registration in home country (non-Saudi nationals).Essential: Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).Professional ExperienceEssential: Minimum 3+ years recent progressive nursing experience, exclusive of fulltime study period.Preferred: 1+ year nursing experience in area of specialtyEssential: Active participation in or have co-led/lead an improvement project or initiativePreferred: Participation in hospital accreditation (e.g. CBAHI, JCI).Preferred: Magnet journey accreditation experience.Specialized Knowledge/Skillsÿ(Essential)

• The ability to motivate, set standards and demonstrate accountability of self and others in the team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical integration of evidence-based practice and standard of care (Clinical Decision Making).
• Demonstrates high level analytical and problem-solving skills (Critical Thinking).
• Demonstrates effective conflict management skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and strategically in a multicultural team environment with all levels of healthcare professionals, technical and administrative staff.
• Capacity to create and maintain positive experiences, develop effective partnerships, engaging with various internal and external stakeholders and patients/families in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate accordingly.
• Facilitates team building.
• Enhances commitment, efficiency, productivity and team success.
• Works in a timely manner while meeting deadlines.

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