Lead Nurse - Pediatrics unit at Lily Hospitals Limited

Job Summary

• The Pediatric Nurse Lead oversees the daily operations of the Pediatrics ward, supervising nurses and other healthcare staff (including CHEWS and Interns).
• Their responsibilities include ensuring proper care is provided to pediatric patients, training their team in prioritizing care based on medical needs, and maintaining Quality Control (QC) and Quality Management System (QMS) standards while adhering to international best practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Patient Care Documentation
• Medication Administration Accuracy
• Emergency Response Time
• Patient Satisfaction

Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:

• Patient Care Delivery
• Administrative Efficiency
• Health and Safety Compliance

Employees Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform professional nursing care to patients admitted to the pediatrics ward
• Perform admission assessment, review patient history, and develop a plan of care for the patients using the nursing process format in HMS.
• Ensure that a new file is created for the baby immediately after birth in the HMS
• Ensure medication and treatment of patients are administered according to the physician’s order and medication policy and protocols
• Ensure proper documentation of patient’s care, partograph, and baby birth certificate in an appropriate manner.
• Responsible for patient’s discharge planning.
• Ensure the unit is stocked with standard level of consumable supplies, medications and equipment’s
• Coordinate, evaluate and supervise employee in the provision of patient’s care.
• Responsible for administering, staffing the unit, and overseeing staff trainings.
• Monitor quality of care and ensure department activities align with corporate goals.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Registered Midwife (RM) with a valid practicing license from NMCN
• Bachelor's degree (B.NSc) required is an added advantage.
• Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience
• Must possess a BLS and ACLS training certificate
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act
• Strong proficiency in simulation-based learning, clinical assessments, and student mentorship.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Package.