Surgical Nursing Team Leader
Salary: Ksh. 43,000
Salary: Ksh. 43,000
Our
client in the hospital industry based in Kisii is looking to recruit a surgical
nursing team leader who will be responsible for provision of high quality
surgical nursing care within the section in line with Hospital policies,
processes and procedures.
Responsibilities
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Oversee the daily workflow, staffing,
orientation, training and developing of employees within the department
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Responsible for the ongoing
quality/performance improvement processes related to patient care
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Facilitates committee meetings,
Med/Surg staff meetings and participates on other committees, task forces as
assigned
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Display passion and optimism; inspire
respect and trust; and provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates
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Required to work as a staff nurse, as
needed, to ensure staffing coverage of department
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Follow through on commitments;
accepts responsibility for personal actions; and adapt to change
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Promote and support a collaborative
team approach in providing care for all patients
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Act as a liaison for the unit(s) and
provides physicians, families, and ancillary departments with direction and/or
assistance as needed
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Support and interpret policies,
procedures, philosophy and objectives of the hospital
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Facilitates staff analysis and
improvement plans for Med/Surg employee satisfaction workgroup
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Monitors customer satisfaction scores
and implements plans to improve them
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Monitor patient volumes, quality of
care, and performance of staff to identify areas for improvement
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Develops and administers a budget;
leads cost efficient and effective operations, creates plan of correction for
any operating expenses that deviate
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Use problem-solving and conflict
resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
required or must be enrolled in a program to be completed within one year
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
certification
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS) certification
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Must be a Registered Nurse
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Two to three years of management
and/or supervisory experience preferred
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Medical/Surgical or Critical Care
experience in a similar size hospital preferred
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com indicating the job title “Surgical nursing team
leader” on the subject line by 12th October 2018
Patient Care Officer
Salary: Ksh. 20,000
Our
client in the hospital industry based in Kisii is looking to recruit a patient
care officer who will be responsible for provision of high quality patient care
within the section in line with Hospital policies, processes and procedures.
Responsibilities
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Orients and educates patients and
their families by meeting them; explaining the role of the patient care
coordinator.
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Develops interdisciplinary care plan
and other case management tools by participating in meetings.
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Providing education to others
regarding the case management process.
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Monitors delivery of care by
completing patient rounds; documenting care; identifying progress toward
desired care outcomes.
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Evaluates outcomes of care with the
interdisciplinary team by measuring intervention effectiveness with the team;
implementing team recommendations.
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Complies with hospital and legal
requirements by fostering nursing practices that adhere to the hospitals’ and
nursing division’s philosophy, goals, and standards of care.
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Protects self, co-workers, and
patients by following policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood
borne and/or airborne diseases.
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Respects patients by recognizing
their rights; maintaining confidentiality.
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Maintains quality service by
establishing and enforcing organization standards.
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Maintains patient care database by
entering new information as it becomes available; verifying findings and
reports; backing up data.
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Maintains professional and technical
knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional
publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art
practices; participating in professional societies.
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Contributes to team effort by
accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/ Social
Work
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Registered/Licensed Social Worker
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Minimum of 2 years working in a
clinical related field gained from a reputable organization
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Knowledge of healthcare delivery
systems and case management
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Experience in Health Promotion and
Maintenance
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com indicating the job title “Patient Care Officer” on
the subject line by 12th October 2018
Patient Care Supervisor
Salary: Ksh. 25,000
Our
client in the hospital industry based in Kisii is looking to recruit a patient
care supervisor who will be responsible for provision of high quality patient
care within the section in line with Hospital policies, processes and
procedures.
Responsibilities
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Manage a team of excited and high
performing staff.
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Share feedback every day and create
opportunities for them to grow into new roles
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Support the roll out of new ideas in
our hospital.
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Identifies current and future
customer/clients requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual
customers/clients.
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Closely monitor and supervise
healthcare operations
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Achieves set financial objectives and
takes part in preparing annual budget.
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Maintains the stability and
reputation of the hospital by complying with legal requirements.
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Determines marketing strategy changes
by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental performance
records.
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Provides feedback to the directors on
health care services
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Prepare daily reports and presents
them to the directors.
Qualifications
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Degree in Business Management or a
related field.
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Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel,
outlook and PowerPoint advanced
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Minimum of 3 years working in a
managerial position gained from a reputable organization
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Experience in a hospital industry
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Experience managing healthcare
services
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Must have experience in product mix
and selection.
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Well knowledgeable on customer
preferences and buying habits.
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Must have had experience managing
staff.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com indicating the job title “Patient Care Supervisor” on the
subject line by 12th October 2018
ICU Nurse & Critical Care Nurse
Salary: Ksh. 38,000
Our
client in the hospital industry based in Kisii is looking to recruit an ICU
nurse who will be responsible for provision of high quality primary nursing
care within the section in line with Hospital policies, processes and
procedures.
Responsibilities
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Demonstrate clinical practice
competence in nursing management of critically ill patients and those
undergoing hemodialysis
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Assessing a patient’s condition and
planning and implementing patient care plans
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Treating wounds and providing
advanced life support
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Assisting physicians in performing
procedures
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Observing and recording patient vital
signs
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Ensuring that ventilators, monitors
and other types of medical equipment function properly
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Administering intravenous fluids and
medications
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Ordering diagnostic tests
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Collaborating with fellow members of
the critical care team
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Responding to life-saving situations,
using nursing standards and protocols for treatment
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Acting as patient advocate
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Providing education and support to
patient families
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Care for pre- and post-operative
patients.
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Participate in quality improvement
and patient safety initiatives in the unit and in other departments.
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Ensures intra and interdepartmental
collaboration
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Provide safe environment for patients
through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and
perform timely safety checks.
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Implement safe custody and correct
administration of drugs.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Nursing
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Registration Certificate issued by
the Nursing Council of Kenya
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Valid practicing license from Nursing
Council of Kenya (KRCHN/KRN)
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Critical Care Nursing Certification.
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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At least 3 years’ nursing clinical
experience in a similar position
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their CV to vacancies@jantakenya.com indicating the job title “ICU Nurse” on the subject
line by 12th October 2018
