Job Opportunity in UAE as a Head Nurse in Infection Control
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- 5+
- Both
Opportunity criteria
- Full time
Opportunity description
Al Futtaim offers a job opportunity in UAE as a Head Nurse at Infection Control. You will be responsible for effectively managing and supervising the nursing department in delivering excellent and consistent IPC service to patients. You will oversee the IPC functions of the organization, provide leadership to the team and perform strategic planning to meet the long term needs of IPC.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
Staff Management:
- Training, directing and assigning duties to ensure staff are well trained to perform their work assignments.
- You will also be involved in the monitoring and evaluation of work/unit performance to provide the best patient care.
- Serves as a link between the CNO, staff, doctors and other departments to facilitate effective IPC practices within the organisation.
Nursing Operations:
- Oversees the IPC operational and clinical activities in the organization.
- Develops and implements nursing care guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Ensure smooth delivery of quality patient care, and that activities are aligned with the organizational goals.
- Ensure that the nursing services meet the international standards of IPC best practices and complies with the DHA (Dubai Health Authority) requirements and the UAE federal laws.
Patient Care:
- Monitors the competent delivery of IPC services and the provision of highest level of safety and quality care at all times.
- Ensures all types of needs, concerns, and issues are handled in a professional manner.
- Maintains proper documentation of IPC services, and reviews records to analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of the care provided by the nursing department.
Financial Management:
- Prepares capex and utilize resources within the IC functions.
- Supervises and oversees the inventory of the IPC nursing supplies by monitoring usage, identifying trends, anticipating needed supplies, approving requisition and cost allocations.
Eligibility criteria
You must have:
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse license as per the DHA (Dubai Health Authority).
Minimum Experience:
- 5+ years of IPC specific nursing experience post qualification, preferably in an accredited hospital setting.
- Documented IPC/IC/Public health qualification.
- Have or working towards CIC qualification.
Job Specific Skills:
- Excellent knowledge of the healthcare industry and solid understanding of the best practices in nursing and IPC procedures.
- Fluency in English. Arabic would be desirable.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong Interpersonal and Supervisory/Management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in multi-tasking and handling stressful situations.
- Highly organised and attention to details.
- Effective decision making and problem solving skills.
About Al-Futtaim:
Al-Futtaim’s family business traces its origins back to the 1930s on the banks of the Dubai Creek, a trailblazer for innovative trading concepts designed to enrich lifestyles. Today, Al-Futtaim is present in 29 countries, represents over 200 companies spanning the automotive, finance, retail, and real estate industries, and it is now 42,000 people strong. Currently spanning the automotive, finance, retail, and real estate industries, Al-Futtaim’s diverse and far-reaching portfolio of brands and companies are ever-present in people’s lives, from the shores of Singapore to the sands of the UAE.
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