Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 01, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

The position
Reporting to the Head of Nursing Services, the position holder will provide expert clinical leadership and management within the department by providing a high safe and supportive environment through optimizing use of staff, premises, equipment, and other resources with the overall objective of establishing, maintaining, and providing care.

Key Responsibilities
• Effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care at the department by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes.
• Efficient running of the department through monitoring of managerial indicators and sharing monthly updates with the Head of Nursing Services.
• Provides leadership and direction for the staff in the operating room arena while supporting and delivering departmental goals.
• Ensure efficiency and reduction in turnaround time in the Operating Room through the supervision and coordination of daily planning and implementation of the surgery schedule and activities of personnel in the operating room.
• Development and review of departmental policies and work closely with the Nursing Education Office along with the Head of Nursing Services, to ensure they are evidenced based and of the required standard.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and risk management programs at the department level in a collaborative manner with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
• Participate in the upholding and maintenance of Patient Safety Standards in the department and the institution at large in accordance with the hospital’s quality guidelines. Participate in Quality improvement strategies, initiatives, and audits to ensure compliance.
• Participate in intra and inter departmental collaborative approaches through multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work closely with the nursing education office in ensuring the regular and continuous update of nursing skills and development.

The requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN)
• Certificate in KRPON
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in ACLS
• Member of a professional body.
• Minimum 4 years of professional and leadership experience in a busy Operating Room
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and Safe Care Standards.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations involving patients, physicians, or other others in a professional manner.
• Data analysis skills
• Good training and training development skills
Closing: 14 March, 2023


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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