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Jobshares for experienced nurses.

M Naughton, S Leonard

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |April 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    A clinical performance audit and review of nurse staffing led to a successful job-sharing scheme. This initiative supported experienced nurses by optimizing duty hours and skill mix within the healthcare setting.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Workforce Optimization
    • Clinical Performance Auditing

    Background:

    • Clinical performance audits are established methods for healthcare quality assessment.
    • Healthcare organizations face challenges in managing nurse working hours and skill mix effectively.
    • Previous studies highlight the need for innovative staffing solutions to support nursing staff.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of a clinical performance audit on staffing practices.
    • To explore the feasibility of implementing a job-sharing scheme for experienced nurses.
    • To improve the utilization of nursing skills and manage working hours within a National Health Service (NHS) Trust.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted a performance audit from a clinical perspective.

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  • Reviewed nurse working hours, including day and night duty patterns.
  • Assessed the skill mix within a specific clinical area.
  • Implemented a job-sharing scheme based on audit findings.

    • Main Results:

    • The review of working hours and skill mix informed staffing decisions.
    • A job-sharing scheme was successfully introduced for experienced nurses.
    • The initiative aimed to address challenges related to duty hours and skill distribution.
    • Positive outcomes were observed following the implementation of the job-share scheme.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinical performance audits can identify areas for staffing improvements.
    • Job-sharing schemes are a viable strategy for retaining experienced nurses.
    • Optimizing skill mix and working hours enhances nursing workforce management.
    • The Harrogate Health Care NHS Trust demonstrated a successful model for nurse staffing innovation.