Supervisor, Renal Unit at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for day-to-day smooth running of the units, which includes staffing, appropriate scheduling of patients, providing working equipment and coordinating all patient care activities.
• Develop unit goals and objectives in collaboration with Nephrology section head and Nursing Director.
• Collaborates with the team in development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, protocols, clinical pathways and care guidelines.
• Is responsible for the recruitment, selection, training and performance reviews of the nursing team in Nephrology.
• Participates in the budget process for nephrology services and is responsible for monitoring budget variance.
• Provides effective supervision of the nursing staff and utilizes learning opportunities for their development.
• Fosters pleasant working environment through engagement of staff in the unit including physicians.
• Leads the team in development of clinical protocols for Dialysis and Renal transplantation.
• Collaborates with the team to identify standards of care for renal patients care and compliance through established Key Performance Indicators.
• Promotes continuous learning for the nursing staff and acts as a resource person.
• Provides a clean and comfortable environment for both staff and clients.
• Evaluates customer feedback about Dialysis Services and takes appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Registered nurse with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BScN)
• Certification in BLS
• Certification in Sedation training
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical nursing experience in Medical-Surgical nursing in an acute care hospital.
• Minimum of two (2) years continuous experience in a busy Renal unit.
• Must possess leadership qualities, professional judgement, critical thinking, problem solving abilities and a sense of professional development.
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge in Nephrology Nursing and in all forms of Nephrology procedures

Closing Date : 1111/2022