1. Education

· Higher diploma, or Degree in nursing recognised by the Nursing Council of Kenya

· Leadership and training in management is added advantage

2. Professional Qualification

· Updated BLS/ACLS certificate

3. Membership

· Current annual nurse practice license issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya

4. Job Experience

· Minimum of 7 years’ experience post registration by the Nursing Council, 5 of which are at senior Nurse or team leader position or similar role

Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude

· Knowledge of nursing services

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

· Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations

· Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

· Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information

· Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

· Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

· Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action

· Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

· Assess patient care requirements on each unit, by making rounds in the Emergency Department (ED), and all other areas of the hospital (according to departmental need/activity)

· Assess the acuity of care required by patient the patients in relations to staffing arrangements and nursing ratios.

· Develop and implement staffing plan for shift based on patient acuity, patient census and available staff.

· Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems.

· Assist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional responsibilities.

· Provide for immediate follow-up, documentation, and communication of incidents to appropriate manager and director.

· Respond to emergency situations (Rapid Response Team, Code Blue) and assists as necessary.

· Act as a resource in identifying and/or solving administrative/operational problems to the clinical staff

· Proactively anticipate actual/potential problems that may occur on their shift and sets shift priorities accordingly.

· Work collaboratively with nursing and allied staff to solve problems in a fair, consistent manner.

· Contact representatives of departments not presently in the hospital for assistance with problem solving, timely and appropriately where need be.

· Act as a resource, interpret and ensure adherence to AAR Hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, and procedures.

· Report to the administrator-on-call significant incidents and problems such as unusual patient or family problems or concerns, physician concerns, borrowing or lending of major equipment, major damage or utility outages, security problems and safety issues

· Obtain materials/supplies from the stores for patient care when these departments are not open at night.

· Provide support, guidance, and feedback to staff:

· Identify and communicate staff needs for continuing education to the Head of Nursing

· Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control procedures. Intervenes in unsafe situations.

· Meet or exceed expectations of individuals for whom service is provided.

· Assist physicians and staff in admission criteria for assigning admission status to patients (observation/admission)

· Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership for nursing practice round the clock

· Enhance and evaluate nursing practice according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines, and another regulatory requirement

· Adhere and contribute to the development and maintenance of nursing standards, protocols, and guidelines consistent with the highest standards of patient care

· Manage, monitor, and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring an evidence-based care planning approach

· Participate in teams as appropriate, communicating and working in co-operation with the other team members and the wider multi-disciplinary teams

· Facilitate co-ordination, cooperation and liaison across health care teams and programmes

· Formulate, manage, and implement best practice policies and procedures

· Ensure that service users and others are treated with dignity and respect

· Ensure timely documentation of nursing care in line with the policies, standards, protocols and procedures and professional requirements

· Update patient records in the hospital HIMs systems and other hard copy records in line with services rendered

· Ensure accurate billing and control cost in service delivery in collaboration with the teams

· Understand professional practice, statutory and customer expectations and proactively achieve the same in-service delivery

· Achieve requisite monthly, quarterly, and annual continuous professional development targets

· Maintain prescribed level of competency in line assigned responsibilities and duties

· Participate in the appropriate and effective management of the hospital services

· Provide innovative and effective leadership, support, and advice to nursing and allied staff at all levels

· Maintain good employee relations and promote good communication with all relevant staff.

· Ensure adherence to all standards and guidelines relating to professional nursing practice and behaviour

· Undertake other relevant duties as may be determined from time to time by the Head of Nursing or other designated officer