Senior Principal Nursing Officer at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job Purpose

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Principal Nursing Officer in the provision of nursing services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

Unit Leadership

• Provide daily Update to the Director, Nursing Services on departments work performance;
• Arrange, conduct and attend divisional and inter-departmental meetings and conferences;
• Provide guidance to nurses on proper documentation and reporting;
• Participate in disciplinary process for employees in the department;
• Enhance inter-professional collaboration and team work within the department;
• Organize regular clinical/nursing rounds within the department.

Patient satisfaction and Quality Patient Care

• Responsible for organizing, planning and implementing nursing services by applying nursing process and nursing model in the department;
• Coordinate implementation of patient service delivery charters;
• Provide support and guidance to unit heads in patient care and unit management;.
• Promote a culture of dignity and respect within the nursing personnel, patients and relatives.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes in the department;
• Coordinate implementation of evidence-based nursing to enhance patient centered professional care approach;
• Promote occupational health initiatives to ensure safe and healthy environment conducive for patient care;
• Coordinate regular customer care audits in the department; and.
• Advocate for timely clinical interventions and safe care for all patients.

Operational Efficiency

• Supervise rationalization of nursing staffing in the department with optimal 24 hourly coverage;
• Implement divisional nursing related projects and programs;
• Develop performance work targets for unit heads and conduct bi annual appraisals within the department;
• Ensure enforcement of infection prevention standards adherence in the department;
• Member of the departmental credit committee, departmental disciplinary committee;
• Ensure effective functionality of nursing equipments and supplies within the department;
• Conduct bi-annual clinical audits and address areas of improvement appropriately;
• Conduct quarterly audits on compliance with the service delivery charter;
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment and supplies and conduct regular checks on medicine and dangerous drug registers to ensure proper maintenance;
• Participate in revenue generation initiatives and budget projections in the department.

Capacity building, learning and growth

• Coordinates training programs in the department;
• Identify and facilitates guidance and counseling of staff and students;
• Plan, organize and facilitate continuous education programs for staffs.
• Facilitate nursing research, dissemination and implementation of the findings in the department;
• Compile the annual training projections and prioritize implementation for the department as per the approved budget

Qualifications and Experience

• Master in any of the following disciplines; Midwifery, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing, Forensic Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management, Geriatric Nursing, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’ of Science in Nursing or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and
• At least eight (8) years cumulative work experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory position.