Nurse in Charge

• We are expanding to new locations and require additional Charge Nurse for upcoming location in Nairobi. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will take on responsibility of overseeing the Nursing care of the branch by managing resources and staff, growing the locations revenue, delivering quality client experience and maintaining superior patient satisfaction.
• Will you join us and help transform maternal and new-born healthcare in East Africa?

Education    

• Hold a diploma or degree in nursing from a recognized university/ (medical training) college.
• Hold an active Nursing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya

Experience      

• Should have more than 5 years’ experience in Maternity or MCH/FP working as a licensed Nurse/Midwife in a busy maternity institution and experience in working in a start-up maternity facility.
• Should have experience acting as a shift supervisor or holding other leadership positions in the past.
• Should have at least 4 years’ working experience in obstetrics and gynaecology with 1 year working in an inpatient labour ward.
• Experience caring for high-risk conditions including hypertension/preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple gestations and history of poor obstetrics outcomes.
• Neonatal/Paediatric or reproductive health nursing is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements    

• Thorough knowledge of all of the nursing SOPs
• Familiarity with CTG machines, use, and interpretation of CTG strip.
• Experience coordinating meetings and conducting didactic presentations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. This includes the ability to provide professional feedback of both in both constructive and complimentary styles. 
• Ability to write professional emails, data reports, and monthly summaries of outcomes and actions.
• Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Key competencies    

• Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administrative
• Assists with or leads key monthly meetings such as nurses meetings, PCA meetings or others as assigned.
• Leads initiatives as assigned by Branch manager (i.e.–following up to ensure all staff understand new packages or other business initiatives)
• Ensures that nursing rota is optimized for both cost efficiencies in line with budget whilst also ensuring that a balance of experience and skills on each shift.
• Reports key data and managerial summaries as requested
• Participates in decision making regarding patient flow (admissions/discharges/transfers)
• Adapts work plan to change in unit workload (ie, increasing staff available when needed etc.)
• Seeks assistance from Branch Manager with staffing issues;
• Oversees completion of unit specific administrative tasks (e.g., staff assignments, equipment checks, emergency response tray check)
• Collaborates with other health care disciplines/departments (Reception, Dietary, Housekeeping, Pharmacy, Security etc.) to maintain communication and provide optimal level of patient care
• Informs Branch Manager of hospital issues and concerns
• Identifies, labels and reports defective equipment
• Uses Jacaranda tools and systems as required