Job Summary
To utilize the standards and procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing and exceed the patients’ expectations and participate in audits within their departments.
Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:4 years
Job Description/Requirements
The Nairobi Hospital, a
leading health care institution in Eastern Africa has excellent career
opportunities for individuals who possess a passion for excellence,
strong work ethic, are results oriented and committed to continual
improvement. The successful candidates will be team players with the
ability to effectively add value to enabling good patient outcomes and
shape best clinical and non-clinical practice.
NB: THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL DOES NOT
CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION,
INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE;
NEONATAL CRITICAL CARE NURSES, REF: TNH/HRD/KRNCCN//02/2021
Reporting to the Charge Nurse – NICU/NHDU, the successful candidates
will be responsible for the following roles amongst others: –
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
To utilize the standards and procedures of nursing care to
continuously improve the quality of nursing and exceed the patients’
expectations and participate in audits within their departments.
To be a role model of the nursing profession and exercise
professionalism at all times while being an effective clinical
leadership resource.
To communicate with other professionals and all relevant parties in order to advocate effectively for the patients.
To provide guidance, supervise and mentor staff and trainees to
ensure all patients are treated with dignity, privacy and respect and
that the patients are encouraged to be involved in decision making
related to their care.
Implement infection control measures to provide a safe environment for patients, staff and others.
To be in control of the nursing activities, staff management and utilize hospital disciplinary policy procedure effectively.
To protect all confidential information concerning the hospital,
patients and to make disclosure only with patient and Chief Executive
Officer’s permission.
To investigate patients’ complaints promptly in accordance with the
hospital procedure and inform nursing administration immediately within
the same shift.
To be knowledgeable of the equipment in ward/department and to safe
guard hospital/patient property and equipment from damage, wastage or
loss.
To ensure accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity, quality and legal reference.
To utilize available resources effectively to ensure quality service
delivery, profitability, cost containment while closely adhering to the
budget.
To promote good interpersonal relationship amongst the nursing team, patients and other disciplines.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Charge Nurse from time to time.
Take charge of the ward in the absence of the person with continuing responsibilities.
Required to be observant of the patient’s needs and requirements and
assist where appropriate in providing care to meet those needs which is
within the total care plan of the patient.
Supervise and assess, plan and implement agreed individual care plans and evaluate the effectiveness of care given.
Assist medical staff in the overall care of the patient and to ensure the prescribed treatment is given.
Maintain personal contact with patients ensuring that they
understand their treatment and that their needs are met as far as
possible.
Make adequate discharge arrangements to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and support.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
KRN, KRN/KRM, KRCHN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Higher Diploma in Neonatal Critical Care Nursing.
4 years of relevant work experience 2 of which must be after post-basic qualification.
Supervisory skills and knowledge.
BLS certified.
Training
Managerial skills/Leadership skills
Research Methodology
Performance Management
Counselling Skills
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
NB:If your background, experience and competence match the above
specifications, please send us your application (cover letter &
CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number and to reach the undersigned
on: ********** not later thanFriday, 26th February, 2021. Your CV/ResumeMUSTinclude full names and contact details of 3 referees.
NOTE:
Candidates invited for interviews will be required to present both
originals and clear copies (where applicable) of the following
documents:
National I.D.
KRA PIN Certificate
Current Colored Passport Photo
NSSF Card
NHIF Card
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
Academic and Professional Certificates
Certificates of Service from previous employers
Director Human Resources & Operations
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026 – 00100
Email: **********
NAIROBI
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