Accident & Emergency Unit In Charge at Mater Hospital

Main Duties

•  Monitor standards of nursing care and other support services to ensure delivery of quality patient care
•  Develop and implement unit budget and ensure operations are within the budget
•  Address issues and concerns within the section to ensure both internal and external customer satisfaction
•  Submit monthly activity reports to the management
•  Update staff on health and safety requirements to ensure a safe environment and compliance with the statutory requirements
•  Liaise with various experts, consultants and section heads to achieve departmental and institutional goals
•  Ensure adequate supply and proper management of staff, consumables and assets to maximize efficiency and cost controls
•  Ensure effective infection control measures
•  In liaison with the security Manager ensuring adequate security at the premises throughout and reporting any incidents
•  Ensure patients nursing needs be they physical, psychological, mental and spiritual are attended to in a holistic manner
•  To supervise nursing care and other support services to assure delivery of quality care
•  Set work schedules for all staff in the unit
•  Foster team work and discipline among the staff
•  Address issues and concerns within the section to ensure both internal and external customers satisfaction
•  Ensure proper induction of new staff and nursing students for smooth adoption and correct practice of nursing care

Required Qualifications for the Position

•  Diploma (KRCHN/KRN) / Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BScN)
•  A higher National Diploma in Accident & Emergency Nursing or Critical care Nursing specialization
•  BLS/ACLS certified
•  ATCN certification would be an added advantage
•  A&E or Critical Care Nursing experience of 5 years and above with at least 2 years managing an A&E or Critical care unit
•  Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid license