Clinical Coordinator – OPD Psychiatry & Behavioral Clinic (United Arab Emirates) Dubai

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and possess a minimum of six to seven years of recent post-graduate experience in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. A valid nursing license and BLS certification are required, along with strong leadership and communication skills in English and Arabic.

Job Summary

Assumes overall responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Division. Directs, coordinates and evaluates
the activities of the designated areas to maintain optimal delivery of patient
care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Coordinates the provision of safe, efficient and economical nursing care in
the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Nursing in line with established
standards of care.
* Acts as a Clinical Resource to staff.
* Provides and supports direct culturally acceptable care for patients and
families.  
* Collaborates with patients, families and healthcare professionals to achieve
optimal patient outcomes.
* Mentors and nurtures junior nurses in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Clinic.
* Stays up-to-date with clinical practice and promotes an evidence-based
approach to care.
* Develops measurable improvement goals for the assigned Psychiatry and
Behavioral Health Clinic.
* Implements and evaluates new and creative approaches to meeting improvement
goals.
* Ensures optimum physical and budgetary management of the Psychiatry and
Behavioral Health Clinic.
* Creates and supports an environment which fosters teamwork, cooperation, and
respect for cultural diversity.
* Coordinates with the Nursing Office to ensure all staff have a current
license.
* Ensures staff completion of departmental and unit-specific competencies.
* Ensures 100% of new staff completes a planned departmental orientation within
120 days.
* Promotes development and use of Care Planning and Clinical Pathways.
* Maintains accountability for budgeting/financial management and optimal use
of resources in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Clinic.
* Supports, enforces, and interprets institutional and departmental policies
and procedures for staff.
* Performs additional duties as required as per the Scope of Service (e.g.
Administration Supervisor, etc).
* Promotes professional and clinical growth of self and staff.
* Participates and chairs hospital-wide and nursing committees as required.
* Integrates evidence-based research/practice into clinical and management
processes within the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Clinic.
* Contributes to the overall control of the unit budget and identifies areas
where cost improvements can be made.
* Formulates, updates, reviews, and implements policies, procedures and other
documentation related to nursing practice.
* Promotes the effective orientation, precepting and support of new staff.
* Provides a welcoming work environment for new staff and ensures appropriate
preceptors are made available to assist with orientation.
* Monitors and tracks individual progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course
duration) or
* Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as
a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand,
and Australia
* For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from
the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE
nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother’s
family book)
* Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to complete six
(6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility
(except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles)
* Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country
and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
* Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or
others according to the scope of practice 
* Post Graduate Qualification in Nursing Management/Advanced Clinical
Speciality preferable

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum of six (6) to seven (7) years of recent post-graduate experience in
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Nursing.
* Knowledge of and the ability to render care and services based on patients’
age appropriateness and developmental needs.
* Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA).
* Demonstrates incremental leadership and management experience.
* Communication skills in Arabic and English are essential.
* Private hospital experience preferred.

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Responsibilities

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the effective operation of the Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Division, ensuring optimal patient care delivery. They manage unit budgets, mentor staff, and implement evidence-based clinical practices to meet improvement goals.

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