Nurse Supervisor, Private Wing at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team in the development of unit goals and objectives in collaboration with the Program Director
• Collaborate with the team in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways and care guidelines
• Develop key performance indicators for the unit, both managerial and clinical
• Undertake performance reviews of staff in Private Wing and develop action plans to ensure individual staff growth
• Ensure staff coverage and skill mix for safe and effective patient care
• Lead the team in establishment of standards of care and monitor delivery of care according to established key clinical indicators
• Respond to clients complains in a timely manner by solving raised concerns or alert the relevant authorities
• Develop and maintain effective network both internally and externally to improve nursing practice
• Participate in the budget process and monitor budget variance
• Identify and lead the team in quality improvement projects

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN)
• 5 years of continuous clinical experience in Medical-Surgical unit in an acute care hospital
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in medical-surgical nursing procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking and to work with minimum supervision