Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at RD 3rd Park Hospital
- Location: Kenya
- Application Deadline: September 28, 2025
3rd Park Hospital is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to lead its nursing department. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic oversight of nursing operations, clinical quality, patient safety, and staff development, ensuring that nursing services align with the hospital’s mission and uphold the highest standards of care.
Role Overview
The CNO will provide strategic leadership, guide clinical governance, and ensure excellence in nursing services across all hospital units.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for nursing services across the hospital.
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation for all nursing units.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional nursing standards.
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based nursing care.
- Mentor, train, and evaluate nursing staff to foster professional growth and retention.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership and medical teams on clinical governance and operational planning.
- Monitor nursing budgets, optimize resource use, and contribute to cost-effective healthcare delivery.
- Lead initiatives for patient-centered care and continuous service improvement.
- Ensure adherence to infection prevention standards and knowledge of endoscopic procedures/equipment reprocessing.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or a related field is an added advantage.
- Valid registration and practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
- Minimum of 7–10 years progressive nursing leadership experience in a hospital setting.
- Experience in Maternity, ICU & Critical Care, or Theatre will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, quality assurance, and clinical governance.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
- Strong decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to patient safety and staff welfare.
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational detail.
How to Apply
If you are a dynamic leader passionate about patient care and nursing excellence, we invite you to apply.
Submit your CV and cover letter to: hr@3rdparkhospital.com , Application Deadline: 28th September 2025