3 weeks ago
NURSE IN-CHARGE
GILGIL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL(GSH) LTD
Medical & Pharmaceutical
Healthcare
Confidential
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Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading and coordinating nursing care within the department, ensuring high standards of clinical practice, patient safety, and staff performance.
- Minimum Qualification : Diploma
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for leading and coordinating nursing care within the department, ensuring high standards of clinical practice, patient safety, and staff performance. This role includes supervising nursing staff, managing patient care plans, handling administrative and operational tasks, and serving as a key liaison between medical teams, patients, and families, assisting in medical procedures, administering treatments, educating patients on health issues, collaborating with the healthcare team, and adhering to quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
People Management and Leadership
- Supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities of nursing staff in the department, ensuring that nursing care is delivered effectively and efficiently.
- Manage nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate staffing levels and addressing shift coverage as needed.
- Train and mentor, the new nurses and healthcare assistants.
- Conduct staff performance evaluations, address performance issues, and support continuing education and training.
- Organize regular nursing team meetings to discuss the department’s performance.
- Represent the interests of the Medical Centre in respective leadership forums and cascade strategic decisions across the different departments.
- Participate in the identification of training needs for self and the nursing team and ensure participation in the training.
- Ensure the nursing team stays updated on the latest advancements in nursing practice through continuing education and professional development activities.
- Ensure the achievement of minimal learning hours for all team members.
Patient Care
- Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for all patients within the unit.
- Ensure that nursing care is delivered in accordance with established clinical guidelines, protocols, and policies.
- Monitor patient vital signs, symptoms, and reactions to medications or treatments and communicate changes in status to medical officers, family members, and other healthcare providers.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological health.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies following prescribed protocols.
- Provide wound care, including dressing changes and management of infection control.
- Assist with minor surgical procedures and perform basic medical procedures, such as venipuncture and therapy.
- Respond to medical emergencies and critical situations in the unit, ensuring that appropriate care is provided and additional resources are mobilized when necessary.
- Assist in the implementation of emergency protocols, including evacuation procedures and disaster management.
- Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Adequately, oversee the timely resolution of all customer complaints and concerns.
Patient Education - Educate patients on preventive healthcare measures, treatment options, and medication management.
- Provide guidance and support to patients and their families regarding disease management and lifestyle modifications.
- Offer counselling on reproductive health, family planning, and sexual health.
- Conduct health promotion activities and community outreach programs to raise awareness about common health issues.
Department Operations and reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records of patients’ assessments, treatments, and progress.
- Document medications administered, dosages, and patient responses.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient information and adhere to data protection regulations.
- Ensure the accurate completion of all administrative tasks related to patient care (e.g., discharge planning, referrals).
- Order and maintain nursing supplies and equipment for the unit, ensuring that items are stocked and functional.
- Prepare and submit departmental performance reports detailing the areas as shall be advised by your supervisor.
Team Collaboration
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and laboratory technologists, to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of healthcare policies and procedures.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Monitor and ensure compliance with company and clinical policies, procedures, occupational health and safety standards, and other regulatory standards.
- Conduct regular audits of patient care documentation and processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and submit reports as required by your supervisor.
- Report and manage incidents, accidents, or patient complaints, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Take a lead in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and outcome evaluations.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Community Health Nursing from a recognized Institution.
- Registered and with a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
- Post-basic training or certification in management, midwifery, or critical care is an added advantage, depending.
- Training or certification in hospital administration, public health, or emergency care.
- Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- At least five (5) years of clinical working experience.
- Proficiency in computer skills (especially Health Management Information Systems).
- Copy of national identification document(ID/Passport)
Desirable Competencies
- Ability to lead a medical team, manage staff, and oversee clinical operations.
- Project management and report writing skills.
- Ability to handle budgeting and resource management for a department
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and families.
- Ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Strong clinical knowledge and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a hospital environment.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations, nursing standards, and hospital protocols
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
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