Nurse Supervisor, Paediatrics A&E at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Paediatrics A&E team in formulation, implementation, and evaluation of annual goals & objectives in accordance with the Program and Nursing Division strategic objectives
• Ensure staff coverage and skill mix for safe and effective patient care
• In collaboration with others, lead the Paediatrics A&E staff in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways, and care guidelines in line with identified standards
• Participate in establishment of standards of care with unit staff and monitor delivery of care according to established standards
• Employ effective change management strategies to support in enhancement of safe patient care
• Undertake performance review of staff in Pediatrics A&E and develop action plan to ensure individual staff growth
• Respond to client complaints in a timely manner by solving raised issues or alert the relevant authorities
• Guide nursing staff in initiation of and participation in unit based as well as hospital wide nursing research projects

Requirements:

• Registered nurse (KRN/M; KRCHN) with a BSc-Nursing degree
• Valid practice license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• 5 years of continuous clinical experience in an acute care hospital
• Certificate in European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
• Familiar with Hospital policies, procedures and processes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking and to work with minimum supervision.