Non-profit Jobs - Senior Nurse at Hospice
Organisation: Hospice Africa UgandaSince 1993, Hospice Africa Uganda (HAU) (national organization) has promoted modern methods of pain and symptom control as well as "whole-person" (holistic) care for patients living with cancer and HIV/AIDS. HAU strives to uphold excellent clinical standards and provide quality education courses and advocacy activities to promote the spread of palliative care throughout Uganda and Africa. Job Summary: The Senior Nurse will provide leadership, control, strategic direction, management and support for the Palliative Care (PC) Nursing Services across the three Hospice sites. The incumbent will also advocate for Hospice palliative care nursing model, network widely with other health providers; provide advice and guidance on issues relating to PC Nursing practice.Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Leadership and Development:Develops, reviews and implements the PC Nursing strategy for HAU; advocates for the PC Nursing Care services within HAU and in the wider healthcare forums in Uganda and Africa;The Senior Nurse will be responsible for standard setting, and ensuring compliance with regulation.Ensure the delivery of high quality PC Nursing services; Provides technical nursing advice and support; Manages the nursing teams to deliver high standards of care and ensure continuity of care for patients; Updates and maintains excellent communication within HAU and with key stakeholders;Ensures proper documentation and record-keeping.3. Human Resources Management, Teaching and Development: Mentor, train and supervise the Health Service Coordinators, supervising and reviewing performance; The incumbent also ensures PC service delivery in accordance with policies and procedures; ensures the Nurses have the skills required to deliver high quality service; Actively coordinate the different medical teams, support services, education/learning activities.Ensures proper budget management for PC Services and promotes access to comprehensive quality PC services.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a degree in Nursing; Public Health and significant experience in leadership and management in healthcare. Specialized training in palliative care, cancer care, and education is an added advantage.A minimum of three to five years' experience in African Palliative care in a senior nursing position.All suitably qualified and interested candidates may hand deliver, Email or post a recently updated and detailed resume / CV with a typed cover letter indicating three work related referees to the address below. Emails must not exceed 2MB.The Human Resources and Administration Director,Hospice Africa Uganda, P.O. Box 7757, Kampala. Uganda Plot 130, Makindye Road, Opposite Makindye Country Club Email to: humanresource@hospiceafrica.or.ug
