Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
• Assess, plan implement nursing interventions and evaluate patients’ outcome.
• Prepare and perform several procedures such as dressing wounds and provide first aid to patients in case of emergencies.
• Responsible for checking and updating the observation chart, nurse notes, pressure charts, drugs
• administration records and fluid charts for patient care.
• Do the ward rounds with the doctor, ensuring adequate knowledge of patient to prove accurate information.
• Monitor patients vital signs and general health
• Take part in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency preparedness
• Ensure a tidy and safe clinical environment to enhance good work environment.
• Administer prescribed medicine to the patient as per doctor’s prescription.
• Ensure appropriate referral of patients in cases that require advanced treatment.
• Ensure proper disposal of used tools such as syringes and medicine to mitigate accidents.
• Provide health education and counselling to clients / patients on identified health needs.
• Refer patient and clients in consultation with the doctor to other hospitals for specialized care as appropriate.
• Facilitate patients investigation and document as per doctors orders
• Maintain records on patients / clients health condition and care for future reference and continuity of care.
• Care of medical equipment in the ward
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans.
• Responsible for students discipline while in the clinical area.
• Provide advice and emotional support to the patient’s family members.
• Maintain good relationship with the community, the rest of the clinical team and the other departments in the facility
• Ensuring a safe environment for care of critical patients.
• Ensures complete handover at the end of shift
• Ensure drugs do not expire in the wards.
• Student mentorship

Qualifications
• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a holder of a Diploma in KRCHN from KMTC OR other institution recognized by NCK Enrollment Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Possess valid practicing License from Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Proficient in computer applications
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to details.
• Able to deal with confidential information and follow set processes.


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates to send their application to: hrm@stclareskaplonghospital.org  on or before 24th February 2023
NB
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic & Professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• Successful candidates will be expected to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St.Clares Kaplong Mission Hospital

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