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Comply with all established policies, protocols, procedures, and standards set forth by Avenue Healthcare.
Oversee a comprehensive range of responsibilities encompassing strategic planning, operational execution, and team leadership to drive organizational success. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with company objectives while maintaining high standards of efficiency and accountability. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize workflows and enhance productivity. Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and recommend data-driven solutions to support continuous growth and innovation. Serve as a key liaison between senior management and operational teams to foster transparent communication and streamline decision-making processes.
Daily verification of all available equipment must be conducted to confirm operational readiness, with immediate reporting of any malfunctions to the Bio-Medical Technician or Unit Manager.
Ensure the financial viability and sustainable growth of the unit by implementing strategic measures and performance tracking. Demonstrate measurable progress through consistent revenue enhancement, cost optimization, and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
Delivering exceptional patient care while fostering strong, collaborative partnerships with our stakeholders is a fundamental priority.
To achieve financial targets, oversee expenditures to maintain adherence to budget constraints while ensuring prompt and precise invoicing for pharmaceuticals and services rendered. Additionally, uphold an invoice rejection rate below 3% by verifying the completion of necessary pre-authorizations and thorough documentation prior to submission.
Uphold and enforce Avenue’s corporate governance policies rigorously to ensure full compliance and alignment with established standards.
Proactively identify, investigate, and escalate any instances of fraudulent conduct or criminal behavior to ensure compliance and safeguard organizational integrity.
Collaborate closely with the Nurse in Charge to ensure comprehensive execution of internal audit recommendations and achieve favorable outcomes in future audits.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all systems, policies, and procedures detailed in the Hospital Manual, with particular emphasis on those governing the delivery of medical services—such as admission and discharge protocols, nursing documentation requirements, ward equipment and supply management, and emergency response guidelines.
All sentinel incidents and events must be documented and reported within a 24-hour period using the designated tools.
Maintain and uphold infection control protocols in strict accordance with the hospital’s established manual, while ensuring adherence to critical infection control bundles, including SSI, VAP, CACTI, and CLA BSI, as applicable.
Oversee the performance of patient attendants in alignment with their defined roles and responsibilities.
Attend ward rounds and accept shift handover reports from the departing nurse to ensure continuity of care.
Evaluate the next of kin’s understanding of the patient’s goals of care.
Responsible for securely documenting and safeguarding patients’ personal belongings throughout their stay.
Ensure meticulous documentation of patient records and conduct thorough reviews. Collaborate with fellow clinicians and consultants as necessary to enhance patient care.
Please confirm that all diagnostic requests, including those for lab work and radiology, are accompanied by the patient’s relevant clinical information.
Ensure adherence to the six International Patient Safety Goals (Ipsus)—including accurate patient identification, clear and effective communication, proper handling of high-alert medications, verification of correct surgical sites and procedures, mitigation of healthcare-associated infection risks, and prevention of patient falls—to safeguard patient well-being at all times.
Educate patients and their families on critical health-related matters, ensuring they fully understand their conditions, treatment options, and preventive care strategies to promote informed decision-making and overall well-being.
The nursing care plan must reflect the prioritization of patient needs in a documented format.
Maintain the emergency trolley in optimal condition by ensuring it is well-stocked with drugs and supplies, promptly removing and reporting any damaged equipment, and organizing it for immediate accessibility during resuscitations. Conduct thorough checks and update a dedicated checklist on the 1st and 16th of each month, as well as whenever necessary to guarantee readiness and compliance.
Consultants and doctors must receive prompt updates regarding patients’ conditions, particularly when critical test results or values become available.
Execute all invasive nursing interventions with strict adherence to aseptic protocol.
Daily, you will input unit-specific information accurately and without delay.
All pertinent consultants must explain procedures thoroughly and secure necessary consent from patients or relevant parties.
Prior to any procedures—including those in theater, radiology, and renal units—official checklists must be completed for all patients.
Maintain strict adherence to patient privacy and confidentiality protocols in accordance with established policies at all times.
Administering medications as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring accurate dosage and proper documentation in patient records.
Ensure strict compliance with the ten fundamental principles of medication administration, which include verifying the correct patient, medication, dosage, route, and timing, as well as maintaining accurate documentation, providing client education, conducting thorough assessments, performing evaluations, and respecting the client’s right to refuse treatment.
Ensure all newly prescribed medications are promptly submitted to the pharmacy, with STAT doses administered within a 30-minute timeframe.
Ensure the secure storage of D.D.A. medications and maintain an accurate, up-to-date drug register in compliance with unit-specific standards.
Immediately process and reimburse all unused pharmaceutical products in full compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies.
All verbal prescriptions must be countersigned by the appropriate physician within 24 hours in accordance with hospital protocol.
We uphold the Nursing Council of Kenya’s professional standards of care and treatment for patients.
Ensure client satisfaction—including patients, consultants, and other stakeholders—by delivering optimal care quality, fostering clear and proactive communication, providing timely responses, and escalating unresolved concerns to the Unit Manager. Additionally, demonstrate accountability by following up on feedback and implementing necessary improvements to enhance service delivery.
Perform any additional tasks as directed by your direct supervisor, ensuring they align with the scope of your role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
A nursing position requires either a Diploma or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as the minimum educational qualification.
A Higher Diploma in Neonatal or Pediatric Critical Care Nursing, specializing in NICU or PICK, is an essential requirement for this role.
A current and active license from the Nursing Council of Kenya is required.
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), with additional certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLAS).
With a minimum of two years of hands-on experience as a NICU or PICK Nurse, candidates should demonstrate a strong foundation in neonatal and pediatric intensive care.
Seeking a candidate with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, a meticulous focus on detail, and a strong results-driven mindset, along with a reputation for dependability.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
Experience Required
2 years
