Deputy Nurse In-Charge – Accident & Emergency

About the role

Valley Hospital, a Level 4 facility in Nakuru, is seeking a qualified Deputy Nurse In-Charge for its Accident & Emergency department. The role supports the Nurse In-Charge in delivering high‑quality emergency care, ensuring patient safety, and driving continuous quality improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise nursing care delivery and ensure compliance with clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
• Lead patient care activities during the Nurse In‑Charge’s absence and manage high‑risk emergency cases.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, duty allocation, mentorship, onboarding, and performance development.
• Manage inventory, documentation, incident tracking, and unit administration, including accurate billing and revenue capture.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction monitoring, complaint resolution, and audit preparedness.

Required profile

• Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with a valid Nursing Council of Kenya practising licence.
• Minimum three (3) years of Accident & Emergency nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in a leadership role.

Required skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification (preferred).