Vacancy title:
Hospital Coverage Nurse

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
3rd Park Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 20 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Overview:

We are seeking a reliable and versatile Hospital Coverage Nurse to assist in the daily running of hospital operations. The successful candidate will support both clinical and non-clinical activities, ensuring smooth coordination of inpatient care, administrative functions, and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for a proactive nurse who is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about maintaining high standards of patient care and hospital service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing support and oversight for daily hospital operations.
• Conduct regular ward rounds and assist in patient assessment, monitoring, and care coordination.
• Support nursing teams to ensure quality care delivery and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Assist in administrative and operational duties, including documentation, coordination of services, and communication across departments.
• Participate in ensuring compliance with hospital policies, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Support smooth shift handovers, admissions, and discharges.
• Assist management in implementing quality improvement initiatives and service optimization.
• Actively help resolve any issues and be the central point of communication.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff, management, and consultants where required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in a hospital setting.
• Previous experience in hospital coordination or administrative or covering nursing roles is highly desirable.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to multitask and handle both clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and accountability in patient and operational matters.
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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