KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Professionalism and Ethical Practice

Practices within the DHP Scope of Practice according to licensure within the State of Qatar

Provides total individualized patient care and assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, discharge planning for each patient.

Ensures timely documentation of care, discharge planning and family education aligned to Sidra standards of documentation

Demonstrates critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care

Independently initiates escalation of issues following the chain of command, utilizing resources as needed

Independently maintains licensure and regulatory requirements (e.g. life support certifications and CPD requirements)

Meets requirements of organizational, profession and departmental/role specific orientation competencies

Role model’s appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of nursing

Adheres to time and attendance requirements

Participates in new staff/student orientation, assists in maintaining a suitable learning environment and acts as a preceptor/mentor in the supervision and teaching of new staff/students to develop their competence.

Actively participates and/or contributes the Shared Leadership structure to promote and embed Shared Leadership

Assumes responsibility for own professional development through lifelong learning to ensure continued competence and performance improvement

Patient and Family Centered Care

Provides holistic, patient and family centered care based on evidence and best practice

Anticipates and responds to patient and family care requirements

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient and family education

Maintains confidentiality at all times

Teamwork and Collaboration

Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times

Promotes and maintains effective communication and teamwork

Demonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior

Contributes to a positive work environment

Evidence Based Practice

Adheres to Sidra’s Nursing and Midwifery Standards of Practice

Ensures care is based on best evidence

Incorporates credible critically appraised evidence into nursing practice and when initiating change.

Quality Improvement

Identify ways to improve services through quality improvement initiatives

Participates in quality improvement initiatives and measure outcomes

Contributes effective use of resources and identifies any opportunities for efficiency.