Charge Nurse Maternity – Nairobi, Kenya.

Our client, an upcoming high-end private hospital in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi, is looking to recruit a Charge Nurse Maternity. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and maintain caring and highly professional standards of nursing care meeting the needs of the patients in all aspects and promoting job satisfaction for the nursing team. The ideal candidate Must have prior experience in a similar role with 5 years in a managerial role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in quality management, patient care, operational and human resource management and to participate in strategic planning for future development.
• Ensure that she/he maintains safe practice and a safe environment for the patients at all times.
• Develop and maintain an up to date knowledge of statutory regulations which apply in the work situation and of the nursing council of Kenya.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing staff in patient care ensuring that their performance meets the hospital standards of care.
• Advocate for improvement in clinical practice and assist in the development of unit-based policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Certificate of Registration with the Nursing Council.
• Experience of 5 or more years of continuous clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Knowledge of the nursing process, current, and legal aspects of documentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to transmit knowledge, skills through patient education.
• Demonstrate safe and competent care in the chosen area of clinical practice with a commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
• Experience in budget preparation.
• Demonstrate respect for and receptivity to other cultural norms and standards.
• Have a positive attitude and integrity, be honest and show respect for individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by taking on shift –leading role, being a role model and preceptor.
• Ability to identify and analyse problems and take appropriate decisions to resolve issues.
• Ability to express a personal philosophy of nursing.

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