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Nurse Manager, Operating Room - Nursing Division

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Kenya
Closing date
Nov 1, 2019

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Nurse Manager, Operating Room - Nursing Division

Department Medical Services

Entity Aga Khan University Hospital

Location Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is one of the hospitals in East Africa accredited by the Joint Commission International from USA, the University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 50 years.

Applications are invited from candidates who meet the requirements for the position of Nurse Manager in the OR/Recovery Department in the Nursing Division.

The Nurse Manager will be responsible for delivery of quality care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients within Operating Rom. S/he will plan, coordinate, manage and evaluate all patient care activities including quality, resources, regulatory and accreditation compliance, staff development and finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in formulation, implementation and evaluation of annual goals and objectives in accordance with departmental and Hospital strategic objectives;

• Ensure that the assigned unit meets regulatory and accreditation requirements;

• Continuously initiate innovative and evidence based strategies to improve quality of patient care

• Responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation and on- going training of the Nursing team;

• Ensure that staff acquire and maintain the relevant skills, knowledge and competencies appropriate for the unit;

• Undertake performance reviews of staff and develop action plans to ensure individual staff growth;

• Design proactive and innovative ways to enhance customer satisfaction;

• Monitor staff and client satisfaction with services in assigned unit and take appropriate action to close gaps.

Requirements

Applicants must be Registered Nurses (KRN/M; KRCHN) with current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya. The successful candidate(s) should have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BScN). S/he should have certification in ACLS and a minimum of five (5) years continuous clinical experience in OR/Recovery department in an acute care Hospital. The ideal candidate should demonstrate leadership and management skills and display professionalism in all areas of work.

To Apply

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Applications should be submitted latest by November 1, 2019

Company

Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

"The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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