Night Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Nursing Supervisor Reliever duties include provision of managerial and clinical links between the nurse manager and department direction in their absence, and the executive-on-call. Additionally, this position will include knowledge of utilization review rules and regulations as they assist physicians and staff in assigning admission status.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assess patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in the Emergency Department (ED) and all other hospital areas.
• Assess the acuity of care required by patients in relation to staffing arrangements and nursing ratios.
• Develop and implement staffing plans for shifts based on patient acuity, census, and available staff.
• Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems.
• Assist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional responsibilities.
• Provide for immediate follow-up, documentation, and communication of incidents to appropriate managers and directors.
• Respond to emergency situations (Rapid Response Team, Code Blue) and assist as necessary.
• Act as a resource in identifying and/or solving administrative/operational problems for clinical staff.
• Proactively anticipate potential problems that may occur on shifts and set priorities accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and allied staff to solve problems in a fair, consistent manner.
• Contact representatives of departments not presently in the hospital for assistance with problem-solving when needed.
• Interpret and ensure adherence to AAR Hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Report significant incidents, family concerns, equipment issues, or utility outages to the administrator-on-call.
• Obtain materials/supplies from stores for patient care when departments are closed at night.
• Provide support, guidance, and feedback to staff, identifying continuing education needs.
• Consistently follow established safety and infection control procedures and intervene in unsafe situations.
• Assist physicians and staff in admission criteria for assigning admission status.
• Enhance and evaluate nursing practice according to hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, monitor, and evaluate professional and clinical standards ensuring evidence-based care.
• Update patient records in the hospital HIMs systems and ensure accurate billing and cost control.
• Achieve continuous professional development (CPD) targets.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Higher diploma or Degree in nursing recognized by the Nursing Council of Kenya. Leadership and management training is an added advantage.
• Professional Certification: Updated BLS/ACLS certificate.
• Licensing: Current annual nurse practice license issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years’ experience post-registration, with at least 5 years in a senior Nurse, team leader position, or similar leadership role.

Key Competencies

• Deep knowledge of nursing services and risk management.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients or physicians professionally.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application letter and CV ONLY to recruitment@aarhospital.com.