ICU/HDU Unit Incharge at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Main Duties:

• Monitor standards of nursing care and other support services to ensure delivery of quality patient care
• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to ICU nursing and support staff.
• Participate in budgeting, procurement and Inventory management for the ICU.
• Monitor and evaluate quality indicators and patient safety metrics within the unit.
• Address issues and concerns within the unit to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and submit monthly performance reports to the management.
• Updating staff on health and safety requirements to ensure a safe environment and compliance with the statutory requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and collaborate closely with physicians, anesthetists and other departments. al and institutional goals.
• Monitor staff scheduling, performance appraisals and continuous professional development.
• Institute cost control measures to maximize on efficiency.
• Ensuring effective infection control measures in the unit.
• In liaison with the Security Manager ensure adequate security at the premises throughout and report any incidents
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required
• Any other duty assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications and Skills for the Position

• KRN/M/KRCHN/ Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BScN)
• A Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
• Valid Nursing Practice Licence
• Valid BLS/ACLS certificates
• Minimum of 5 years Critical Care Nursing experience with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy
• High personal integrity