Summary
Date Posted:Sunday, April 02 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Nurse Supervisor, Labor & Delivery (LDR)

The Incumbent will be responsible for safe and quality care for patients, capital and operational budgets as well as ensuring efficient utilization of available resources in Labor & Delivery (LDR) Unit.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the Labor & Delivery unit 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 LDR Unit staff in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways, and care guidelines in line with identified standards
• Lead in development of a culture of safe practice in collaboration with clinical teams and actively participate in multidisciplinary clinical rounds
• 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
• Take lead in unit based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC) and ensure participation by nurses
• Guide nursing staff in initiation of and participation in unit based as well as hospital wide nursing research projects
• Ensure program-based client satisfaction survey is carried out, monitor trends of incidences/complaints and take appropriate action

Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN)
• Registered nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certificate in BLS and ALSO
• 5 years of continuous clinical experience in Obstetrics Unit in acute care hospital
• Demonstrate current knowledge in general nursing
• Demonstrate leadership in management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills

Education Requirement:No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply

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