Chief Nurse

Responsibilities: Carries full administrative responsibility and authority for the entire nursing service of the institution.Coordinate all activities of the nursing service department with other services.Organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities of the nursing service staff which allow for satisfaction and professional growth.Defines job description for each category of nursing personnel.Interviews and screens all applicants for the nursing service and evaluate their qualifications and experiences.Participates in formulating hospital policies, in developing and evaluating program and services.Direct planning and implementation of staff development programs for different categories of nursing personnel and conducts monthly meeting for all nursing personnel.Promotes and maintains cordial relationships with patients, their families, and the community, providing opportunities for nursing staff to work with other groups to foster good interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.Participates in the hospital outreach program.Represents the nursing service personnel in professional meetings and provides for healthful living conditions of nursing personnel.Subject to call as the need arises.Conducts daily ward rounds to gain insight into the problems and needs presented by patients, families, nurses, and other health disciplines.Implements approved schedule of duties and off duties.Performs other duties as required.Attends seminars and workshops locally and nationally as needed.Recruits and recommends personnel for appointment, promotion, or dismissal depending on staffing needs of the services.Conducts orientation for newly hired nursing personnel, clinical instructors from different colleges of nursing, and nursing students during their exposure to the hospital.Performs other relevant duties as assigned by Management.
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