Deputy Nurse In-Charge _Accident and Emergency

Key Responsibilities Supervise nursing care deli​​very 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 Minimum Qualifications and Experience Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN). Valid Nursing Council of Kenya practicing licence. Minimum of three (3) years' Accident & Emergency nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in a leadership role. Key Skills & Competencies Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ACLS). Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is an added advantage. Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and for long hours. Excellent interpersonal, communication, counseling, and teamwork skills. High attention to detail and strong patient-centred care approach. Effective planning, organizational, and time-management skills. Accountability, integrity, and confidentiality.