Clinical Nurse & Clinic In Charge, Outreach Clinic Ruiru

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements:Registered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or UniversityCurrent licensure with the Nursing Council of KenyaCertification in Basic Life Support (BLS)Minimum requirement of 5 years’ continuous clinical experience in medical surgical Nursing.Experience in leadership roles within a clinical environment will be an advantageDemonstrate evidence-based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient set upDemonstrate leadership skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee day-to-day operations of the centre, ensuring efficient service delivery and smooth running of all activities.Plan and manage staffing through duty rotas to ensure adequate coverage and high-quality patient care.Lead implementation of quality assurance, infection control, and patient safety standards at the centreMonitor stock levels, supplies usage, and accurate data entry to support audits and reporting.Serve as the primary link between the centre, specialist doctors, and Outreach Management to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needsDevelop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventionsCarry out hemodynamic monitoring to include vital signs, neurological and fluid status; labs and radiological evaluationsDocument all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely mannerAdminister medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication and report adverse reactions promptly.Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga khan University Hospital Guidelines on waste management.Prepare for and assist physicians to perform various procedures in the clinic.Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioningPerform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocolPromptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidencesIdentify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching  Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on restraints, examination coaches, oxygen source and other medical equipment in the clinic.Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumablesCare for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of non-functional equipment to the Operations managerFollow discharge procedure of the out patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made where needed.Participate in clinic-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

REQUIRED SKILLS

Nursing, Patient care, Medicine, Reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Vocational school