Deputy Nurse In-Charge _Accident and Emergency at Valley Hospital

Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise nursing care deli​​very and ensure compliance with clinical protocols and patient safety standards. 
• Lead patient care activities during the absence of the Nurse In-Charge and support management of emergency and high-risk cases. 
• Coordinate staff scheduling, duty allocation, mentorship, onboarding, and performance development. 
• Manage inventory, stock levels, documentation, reporting, incident tracking, and unit administration. 
• Ensure accurate posting of services and inventory items for patient billing and revenue capture. 
• Support quality improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction monitoring, complaint resolution, and audit preparedness. 
• Uphold infection prevention standards, ethical practice, patient rights, dignity, and confidentiality.  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN). 
• Valid Nursing Council of Kenya practicing licence. 
• Minimum of three (3) years' Accident & Emergency nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in a leadership role.  

Key Skills & Competencies  

• Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ACLS). 
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is an added advantage. 
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and for long hours. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, counseling, and teamwork skills. 
• High attention to detail and strong patient-centred care approach. 
• Effective planning, organizational, and time-management skills. 
• Accountability, integrity, and confidentiality.