Clinical Resource Nurse-NICU

Clinical Resource Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for an individual or group of patients during a designated time frame. The nurse provides care consistent with the policies, procedures, and standards of care at FUH. Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in clinical practice; ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards; serve as a clinical resource for the Nursing Units, collaborate with nurse leaders, medical staff and nursing staff and provide clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes.The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focused area, evidence-based practice, mentoring, consultation, collaboration, education, and leadership.Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and support to NICU nurses in the management of critically ill neonates.
• Act as a clinical resource for complex neonatal cases, procedures, and emergency situations.
• Support implementation of evidence-based nursing practices, clinical protocols, and quality initiatives.
• Identify learning needs and facilitate clinical training, competency assessments, and bedside coaching.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, documentation, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and nursing leadership to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support audits, quality improvement projects, incident reviews, and continuous professional development.
• Promote a culture of safe, family-centered, and compassionate neonatal care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Valid DHA license/eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of NICU experience, with strong exposure to critical neonatal care.
• Previous experience in a clinical resource, preceptor, educator, or senior nursing role is preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge, communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Current BLS and NRP certification; additional neonatal certifications are an advantage.

Competancies

• Continuos Learning and Development
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Supervising Operations
• Supervising People
• Taking Responsibility
• Teamwork
• Valuing Diversity
• Conduct Educational Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis