Unit Manager - Labour & Delivery

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To lead and manage the midwifery/nursing team in the provision of patient-centric and evidence based nursing care, operational efficiency and positive patient experiences KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: - To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team - To ensure evidence based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards - To ensure positive patient experiences by developing employees and creating an environment that enables team engagement - To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost efficient and effective manner to enhance safe patient care - To monitor and manage compliance with legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement - To lead obstetric emergency preparedness and response across the unit, ensuring the team is drilled, competent and ready to manage clinical emergencies at any time - To plan and manage capacity, staffing and patient flow proactively in response to growing unit activity, escalating and adapting resourcing as demand changes REQUIRED EDUCATION: Essential: Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery Desired: Master of Science in Midwifery/Nursing or related Healthcare field REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Essential: At least 3-5 years’ senior nursing experience, preferably in a private hospital Desired: 5-10 years senior midwifery experience, including experience managing a high-volume Labour and Delivery service REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: - Demonstrate the ability to implement all five (5) stages of the Scientific Nursing Process (assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation and evaluation) - Presentation Skills - UAE Labour Law - Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications - Cost management principles - Demonstrate Nursing functional competence (Nursing practice) - Demonstrate the ability to manage meetings effectively - Quality management and governance standards and best practice - Risk management principles, systems and best practice - Skilled in the demonstration and assessment of all relevant clinical procedures - Stock control principles and management - UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements - Workforce planning and scheduling - Strong obstetric emergency management skills, including PROMPT (Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) course delivery and facilitation - Working knowledge of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) standards and their implementation in clinical practice - Up to date knowledge of Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi regulations, standards and licensing requirements - Advanced CTG interpretation skills and perinatal safety standards - Change management and capacity planning skills to support a high-activity and expanding service

• Title Unit Manager - Labour & Delivery Ward

  Mediclinic Middle East · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates