Chief Nurse – Leadership Role in Orthopaedic & Trauma Care

About the role

The Chief Nurse will lead nursing services at St. Lukes Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital, ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centred care across all relevant units. This full‑time, on‑site position reports to senior hospital management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and supervision to nursing staff, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Ensure safe, efficient, compassionate nursing care in line with clinical protocols and hospital standards.
• Monitor patient satisfaction, address concerns, and promote clear communication and health education.
• Oversee staffing, deployment and primary nursing models to maintain appropriate staff‑to‑patient ratios.
• Manage admission, transfer and discharge processes to improve patient flow and reduce waiting times.
• Ensure timely medication administration and prompt response to patient needs.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation, handover practices and record keeping.
• Implement, monitor and communicate nursing policies, SOPs and clinical guidelines.
• Promote compliance with confidentiality, infection prevention, quality improvement and patient‑safety standards.
• Manage nursing supplies, stock‑taking and cost‑effective resource utilisation.
• Contribute to budgeting, billing accuracy and financial reporting for chargeable nursing services.
• Identify training needs, coordinate CPD, mentorship and staff coaching.
• Conduct fair performance appraisals and follow‑up on improvement actions.
• Utilise hospital management information systems to enhance documentation and reporting.
• Prepare nursing reports, monitor performance indicators and drive corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Valid registration and practising licence with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Minimum five years of nursing experience, including supervisory or leadership roles.
• Experience in nursing operations, patient safety, quality improvement and policy implementation.
• Previous work in a Level 5 hospital or orthopaedic/trauma facility is an advantage.
• Leadership or management training, quality improvement or patient‑safety certifications are a plus.

Required skills

• Strong nursing leadership and team management.
• Proficiency with hospital information systems and digital documentation.
• Ability to monitor performance indicators and improve processes.