It undertakes the implementation of tasks and responsibilities related to developing, preparing and evaluating the Council's plans, programs and activities related to the organization and development of the nursing and midwifery profession in the fields of practice, nursing education and training and scientific research with the aim of improving the health of community members. In addition to Contributing to the development of the Council's strategy, plans, programs and activities, and the preparation of draft laws, regulations and instructions related to its work, as well as contribution to the preparation of the draft annual budget, and the preparation of the scheduled of manpower profile budget based on the organizational structure of the Council.
The Technical Directorate Consists of:
Specialization and professional ladder unit
Continuing Professional Development Unit
Clinical Simulation Center unit
Planning, Studies and Policies unit
Technical Directorate Duties and Responsibilities:
1
Implementation of the vision and objectives of the Council to develop nursing services in the Kingdom in order to achieve the protection of members of society and improve their health.
2
Contribute to the development of national health strategies and the implementation of related plans and programs.
3
Developing the national strategy for the nursing and midwifery profession and following up on its implementation.
4
Developing and preparing legislation governing the profession of nursing and midwifery.
5
Improving nursing education by contributing to the preparation and development of policies and activities aimed at improving its outcomes.
6
Developing continuous professional development activities and programs to develop nursing human resources.
7
Developing plans that support scientific research in the nursing and midwifery profession.
8
Developing policies and studies related to the profession.
9
Organizing and developing the specialization in the profession and the legislation related to it, and setting the necessary plans to implement and institutionalize the specialization programs.
10
Organizing and developing the professional ladder of the profession, and developing legislation related to it, and setting the necessary plans for its implementation.
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Setting standards, competencies, and field of practice for the profession at the general and specialization levels.
12
Developing and preparing examinations for various nursing and midwifery programs.
13
Developing records and databases for nursing and midwifery professionals.
14
Enhancing regional and international cooperation in regulating the profession and implementing projects and programs for its development.
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Representing the Council in the national, regional and international health and nursing committees and providing advice regarding the profession.
16
Developing and publishing the Council's documents and publications locally and globally.
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Contribute to planning and drawing up the general policies of the Council.
Brief Tasks of the Units of the Technical Directorate:
Planning, Studies and Policies Unit
Contributes to the development of the strategic plan for the nursing and midwifery profession, sets the necessary plans for its implementation and follow-up, conducts studies and draws up policies to upgrade the profession and improve its level.
Continuing Professional Development unit
Responsible for holding and implementing training, continuing education and continuing professional development programs related to the profession in accordance with national legislation, procedures, policies and standards and those of the Nursing Council, which aim to develop human resources in the profession and enhance their competencies and develop them scientifically and clinically to provide distinguished and safe nursing care in accordance with the latest international standards.
Examinations Unit
in charge of supervising and analyzing exam questions that are held according to the regulations and instructions issued by the Jordanian Nursing Council, following up on their progress, and setting up a mechanism to ensure that they achieve the goals set for them and ensure their confidentiality. Participate in setting the foundations and instructions for exams, including specialization exams and exams for licensure.
Specialization and Professional Ladder Unit
responsible for regulating specialization and professional ladder in accordance with the provisions and legislation, and working to develop programs and standards for specialization for the profession in various specialization areas as well as working to institutionalize nursing specializations and professional ladder, and strengthening specialized health care in the health care institutions.
Simulation Lab Unit:
Manage the simulation center and directly supervises the organization of all operations that take place within it to ensure keeping pace with technological developments and modern trends in the field of training, continuing education, and the field of clinical examinations and evaluation, in a way that ensures the provision of clinical application opportunities and the promotion of critical thinking and the ability to make clinical care decisions among the trainees, and that within a virtual learning environment that is close to reality and safe. It also run OSCE for nursing and other health professionals as requested.