Nurse Instructor, OR Recovery

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsMinimum 5 years continuous nursing experience in A&E unit in an acute care hospital.Registered Nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of KenyaBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSc,N)Certification in ACLSProficient in Basic computer skillsDemonstrates expert knowledge and skills in chosen area of work.Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to teach and cascade information at all levels

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical supervisory dutiesLeads the team in development, implementation and monitoring of unit based clinical policies and proceduresTakes lead in identification, definition and monitoring of unit based clinical indicators Is responsible for continuing education/training for nurses in assigned unitAssists the nurse manager and lead physician to initiate innovative and evidence based strategies to improve patient careParticipates in development of a culture of safe practice in collaboration with clinical teams, and actively participates in multidisciplinary clinical rounds.Participates in evaluation of care and outcomes through Mortalityand Morbidity discussions, clinical incidence trends and clinical indicatorsParticipates in establishment of standards of care with unit staff, and monitors   delivery of care according to established standards.Together   with   the   Nurse   Manager, conducts   regular evaluation of nurses and designs individual development plans based on identified learning/training needsIs responsible for staff files and all learning material at unit levelIn collaboration with the Manager nursing Practice, fosters development of nurses to maximum potential through providing educational/ training opportunities and exposure to appropriate learning forums.Ensures   monthly report of learning activities and spot checks are submitted to the relevant persons on timeCommunicates effectively with the multidisciplinary team about all clinical matters such as infection control in assigned unit, spot checks and documentation.Is a resource person for the care team for all clinical mattersSupervision of Nursing StaffMakes daily rounds of all patients in the unit and assesses their health status to identify care needs.Reviews patient   allocation to determine   correct   patient assignment according to the nurse's competenceAssists the nurses   at bedside in  patient  assessment   to identify individual patient needsAssists   the   nurse   to   plan   and   implement    individualinterventions based identified patient needsGuides   nurses   to evaluate effectiveness of care given through re-assessmentsEnsures patients receive appropriate   teaching about their condition and treatmentsParticipates in discharge planning and ensures participation of patient's family and significant othersContinuing EducationEnsures   adequate orientation   and settling of new  nurses  to assigned unitThe CPE works  closely with  nurses  at  bedside and  conductsregular skill checks to identify their training/learning needs, and designs individual training ProgramsDesigns a plan for continuing unit based learning and works with the nurse manager to ensure participation of all nursesUses clinical incidences as learning opportunities for nurses and with them plans corrective and preventive actionsMaintains records of all learning activities for the unit and individual nurses participationDesigns methods to motivate nurses in assigned unit to pursue individual professional growth and developmentDevelops and maintains  effective networks  both  internal  and external to improve nursing practiceDocumentationParticipates in evaluation of nursing documents to ensure their appropriateness in capturing patient informationEnsures nursing staff are familiar with the documentation policy and trains nurses on the use of all nursing forms/ chartsEnsures compliance to documentation   policy through spot­ checks on  nursing  forms  such  Initial  assessment,  Vital signs chart,  Patient  Education   Record,  and  fluid  chart,  treatment sheet and progress notes chartNursing Research & Quality InitiativesTakes lead in unit based Continuous   Quality Improvement (CQI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification       (CCPC) and   ensures    participation    by nurses.Guides nursing staff in initiation of and participation in unit-based as well as hospital wide nursing research pro jects.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Patient care, Following care plans, Documentation and record keeping, Medication and prescription administration, Nursing

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree