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Valley Hospital is a premier health facility located in Nakuru, offering diverse services with a mission to provide quality yet affordable healthcare.
Deputy Nurse In-Charge _Accident and Emergency
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise nursing care delivery 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
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Minimum Qualifications and Experience
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Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN).
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Valid Nursing Council of Kenya practicing licence.
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Minimum of three (3) years' Accident & Emergency nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in a leadership role.
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Key Skills & Competencies
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Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ACLS).
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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is an added advantage.
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Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and for long hours.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, counseling, and teamwork skills.
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High attention to detail and strong patient-centred care approach.
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Effective planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
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Accountability, integrity, and confidentiality.
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