Healthcare · Full-time
Direct employerDeputy Nurse In-Charge _Accident and Emergency

About this role
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Role overview
Valley Hospital in Nakuru is hiring a Deputy Nurse In-Charge for the Accident and Emergency unit. This full-time role is suited for a qualified nurse with leadership experience in emergency care. The position involves supporting clinical leadership and managing daily operations in the A&E department.
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What you will do
- Assist in providing clinical leadership within the Accident and Emergency unit.
- Coordinate nursing staff activities in the A&E department.
- Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient and effective emergency care.
- Support the Nurse In-Charge in maintaining patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure efficient use of resources in the A&E unit.
Requirements
- Be a Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN).
- Hold a valid Nursing Council of Kenya practising licence.
- Have at least three years of nursing experience in Accident and Emergency.
- Have at least one year of experience in a leadership role within Accident and Emergency nursing.
- Possess Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ACLS) certification.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is an advantage (preferred).
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Be able to work effectively under pressure and for long hours.
- Have excellent interpersonal, communication, counselling, and teamwork skills.
- Show high attention to detail and a patient-centred care approach.
- Have effective planning, organisational, and time-management skills.
- Exhibit accountability, integrity, and confidentiality.
How to apply
Apply through the official Valley Hospital Careers page. Submit your application using the employer's official contact channels. The employer has not published a closing date.