Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nursing Supervisor, Clinics Nursing Division.
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Responsibilities:
- Prepares consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are available at all times
- Performs basic assessment for all patients attending the clinic and designs care which is specific and appropriate to individual needs. Assessment includes measurement of vital signs, height, and weight
- Confirms imaging and pathology reports and ensures these are present in CARE 2000 before patient is seen by the doctor
- Prepares patient for physician examination and acts as chaperone where necessary
- Maintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients
- Assists the physician with clinic procedures where applicable and performs basic tests such as Glucose test and urinalysis
- Proficiency in wound care
- Assesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
- Arranges for patients’ admission to the wards when necessary
- Ensures safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilities
- Instructs patient and family regarding medications, investigations and follow up clinic appointments
- Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals when necessary.
- Observes infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
- Maintains open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfaction
- Participates in data collection and monitoring of clinic’s quality indicators
- Is accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock, drugs and consumables
- Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of non-functional equipment to the unit supervisor
- Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policies
- Participates in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks
Requirements:
- KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
- Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
- Certificate in Basic life support (BLS)
- Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing
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