Senior Nurse

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) Practicing License.
• Minimum of ten (10) years\' progressive nursing experience, with a proven track record of clinical excellence and leadership.
• Must have held a senior nursing, nursing supervisor, nursing services manager, or equivalent leadership position with demonstrable achievements.
• Previous experience working in a busy Level 4 or higher hospital is mandatory.
• Experience in a private hospital setting will be a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated success in managing nursing teams, improving service delivery, maintaining quality standards, and driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong interest and practical experience in Maternal & Child Health (MCH) and/or Theatre Services will be highly preferred.
• Sound knowledge of nursing regulations, quality assurance standards, infection prevention and control practices, and patient safety protocols.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Experience in hospital management systems, nursing documentation, and clinical audits.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership, supervision, and coordination of nursing services across the hospital.
• Ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centered nursing care in line with professional standards and hospital policies.
• Leading, mentoring, coaching, and developing nursing staff to enhance performance and clinical competence.
• Monitoring nursing quality indicators and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting and strengthening MCH, Theatre, Outpatient, Inpatient, and other specialized clinical services.
• Ensuring compliance with Nursing Council of Kenya regulations, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety standards.
• Participating in workforce planning, staff scheduling, performance management, and succession planning.
• Conducting nursing audits, incident reviews, and corrective action follow-up.
• Collaborating with medical consultants, clinicians, departmental heads, and hospital management to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Overseeing proper documentation, medication management, and adherence to clinical governance requirements.
• Championing Continuous Medical Education (CME) programs and professional development initiatives for nursing staff.
• Driving a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and service excellence throughout the nursing department.