Job Details

BASIC FUNCTION

The Nursing Specialist is responsible for monitoring the implementation of an organization-wide program for nursing quality processes and outcomes improvement efforts. The position holder shall serve as the primary nursing focal point for respective departments to monitor and report nursing performance to Operation & Support Department in consultation with Department Manager. 

Responsible for the development and administration of efficient and professional operations of occupational health and wellbeing services in accordance with Company policies, practices, procedures, and applicable regulations to achieve the desired goals and objectives. Assists with all aspects of health services staffing.

 -     Providing clinical supervision and ensuring the quality of care and best outcomes for all company employees, including contractors.

-     Assures compliance with regulatory requirements related to health program management, including contractors.

-     Works with others to monitor, establish, lead or evaluate required programs or services that meet regulatory requirements, such as occupational health and safety.

-     Responsible to develop, secure and maintain all records, equipment and programs related to occupational health.

-     Coordinates with outside of compnay entities to meet occupational health requirements and screening programs, including VISA screening health monitoring.

-     Coordinates health programs provided by company such as vaccination programs and health screenings and wellbeing initiatives at compnay and ancillary offices.

-     Works in collaboration with compnay clinic physicians and teams to evaluate the health questionnaire of prospective candidates and onboarding process health requirements.

-     Assists with ergonomic assessments and participates in work related events, injury and illness evaluations and reporting, return to work rehabilitation or assessments and all meeting regulatory requirements and company policy.

-     Assists with injury, illness and exposures root cause assessments to identify causes and evaluate resolutions with action planning and trending.

-     Develops and monitors a job-related employee injury tracking system and a return to work system in collaboration with Environment of Care guidelines and regulatory requirements.

-     Contributes in the design or controls for injury, illness and exposure prevention and health surveillance related to hazards in the work environment.

-     Provides teaching and educational material to staffs and/or families, which may include diagnosis, tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, use of medications, and injury, illness and exposure prevention.

-      Monitors and resolves customer service issues and provides feedback regarding satisfaction and organization-wide initiatives results to Division Chief, Nursing Leadership and Human Capital Leadership teams.

-     Maintains confidentiality regarding caregivers and families.

-     Interacts with staffs, families and other visitors in a courteous, helpful manner

-     Keeps abreast of best practice information for occupational health team and nursing profession.

-     Supports coordination and/or support to caregivers and families and other teams for emotional wellbeing programs under Caregiver Assistance program

-     Assists with referrals for interdepartmental services for best caregiver health and wellbeing.

-     Promotes, supports and participates in all Caregiver Wellbeing Division and Human Capital initiatives focused on achieving the optimal wellbeing and high quality of life for all caregivers.

-     Maintains, manages and supervises all monthly reporting requirements per benchmark and quality performance metrics established by Human Capital, Clinical Nursing, Medical Operations and the organization.

-     Promotes a workplace environment of Just Culture and Speaking Up for best safety, health and wellness of all caregivers, families and teams within the organization and ancillary facilities.

Actively and proactively participates in any committees assigned as per job responsibilities to represent Occupational Health, Clinical Nursing and Human Capital within the organization or outside.

 REQUIREMENTS

-     Minimum of six (6) years clinical experience in an appropriate and relevant healthcare setting, post qualification is required or Minimum 4 Year progressive experience in Nursing Administration, healthcare quality management and developing long-term quality assurance goals, priorities, and performance standards.

-     Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a Senior Charge Nurse (S.C.N.) position, or minimum of three (3) years in a Charge Nurse position is required, Occupational Health experience is preferred.

-     International accreditation experience is preferred

-     Indication of progressive leadership, management and clinical positions is preferred

-     Demonstrated clinical expertise in specialty area being managed, Occupational Health

-     Demonstrated skills in leadership, counseling, problem-solving, decision-making ,team building and conflict resolution

-     Ability to positively represent the practice of professional nursing and occupational health externally

-     Ability to interface effectively with divergent groups (i.e., international caregivers, families, professional colleagues, physicians, etc.)

-     Strong oral and written communication skills

-     Ability to speak and write in English is required

-     Managerial and/or supervisory experience is required

Ability to manage Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Electronic Medical Record  and other technological tools

-     Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification (minimum three (3) year curriculum) from an accredited program is required 

-     Valid and current national license is required

-     BLS is required

Certificate of post graduate diploma in Nursing or Healthcare or Management or Administration  field, Occupational Health certification is preferred Master Degree from an accredited college or university in public health administration, health care administration, Quality Management or a related field is preferred.

*Preference given to Localy Avaliable Candidates in the United Arab Emirates and who can attend the campaing.  

**Statements in this job description are intended to reflect, in general, the duties and accountabilities of the job, but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to move forward will be contacted for the campaign.

In order to ensure you are given full consideration for this position, please ensure your candidate application is completely filled out and up to date. The information in the candidate application will be used in the selection process to assess candidacy for this position.