أغسطس 07, 2023900 معلومة متنوعة ومفيدة، حول التغذية الصحية

Job Description      Department: Nursing        Title: Radiotherapy Head Nurse

 Reports To:

Area Supervisor, House supervisor.

Accountable to:

Area Supervisor, House supervisor, DON & ADON.

Job summary :

    Provide direction and coordinates the nursing activities to Deliver high standards of clinical practice and skills in Radiotherapy, and Participate in a structured process for education of nurses, And insure smooth running of all process in radiotherapy to fulfill the hospital goals.

Responsibilities and duties:

·   Insure attendance and the punctuality of nursing staff, according to (...................) policy.

·       Insure accurate assessment and reassessment of the patients.

·    Make duties and assignments depending on staff knowledge and skills, and, to provide a high standard of nursing service within the hospital’s policy.

·   Oversee the effective, efficient use of radiotherapy department, by Accomplish routine safety checks and monitor maintenance of all equipment in the unit.

·       Insure safe therapeutic environment where the patient receives radiation.

·       Insure the safety of the co-workers and visitors.

·       Assist the physician in location the precise site of the tumor.

·       Ensure that all staff in the department use dosimeters.

·       Keep records of treatment plans for all patients receiving radiation therapy.

·       Train new nurses in the department and keep training records in the department.

·       Prepare a yearly training program with the collaboration of Education Department Team.

·       Investigates and resolves complaints and counseling of staff and refers unusual problems to superior.

·       Conducting staff meetings on a monthly basis and keep written minutes.

·       Create monthly staffing plans to ensure staffing levels and skill mix match patient care needs.

·       Attend monthly leadership committees, and inform employees concerning new issues.

·       Do probationary and yearly performance appraisal of all staff with the collaboration of nursing education team.

·    Request needed supplies and equipments for unit, and ensure downloading of the supplies to insure effective, efficient use of equipment and materials.

·       Helps with strategic planning by providing information, particularly resource planning.

Management Responsibilities:

·       Must know the objectives, vision and mission statement of (...................).

·       Must strive for excellence in health care delivery through realization of the objectives at unit level.

·       Know and respect the lines of authority according to the nursing organization structure.

·       Direct and supervise unit nurses effectively.

·       Has the authority to delegate her responsibilities to the AHN when not on duty.

Clinical Governance:

·       Ensure accurate documentation of all patient events and clinical interventions.

·       Audit patient care daily to ensure compliance with clinical pathways.

·       Document and report all variances in expected clinical outcomes.

·  Monitor, investigate and document all sentinel \events as part of Risk Management and Patient Safety Indicators (PSI’s).

·       Have knowledge of the following policies / protocols:

1.    Infection control

2.    Disaster plan.

3.    Code Blue policy.

4.    Fire and safety (Evacuation plan).

Qualification:

Professional Requirements:

   ·       Must be registered with the Egyptian Nurses Union or Nursing Council or Association in country of origin.

   ·       Must practice nursing within the scope of practice specified by the Trade Union of Egypt and International Council o0f Nurses (ICN).

Education:

   ·       BSN, Technical Institute or Diploma Nurse

   ·       With 3-5 years experience

Experience:

   ·       At least 2-3 years experience as Head Nurse or assistant head nurse or charge nurse in the same area of specialty.

Skills:

   ·       Good English skill is important.

   ·       Good communication skills and computer literacy.

   ·       Ability to liaise and co-ordinate effectively.

   ·       Critical thinking skills are necessary.  

Training:

   ·       Must attend 50 hrs of mandatory in-service training in a contractual year.

   ·       Uphold and support the mission statement and vision of (...................).

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

   ·  Follow the appropriate communication channels according to the organizational chart of the department organizational chart.

   ·       Must be ready to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

   ·    Be able to liaise with other members of the Heath Care Team and support services for effective and efficient patient care.

   ·       Must be innovative and have important thinking skills.

   ·       Always promote a good relationship in the unit to maintain teamwork.

   ·       Act as patient advocate and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Uniform:

As per (...................).