Clinical Nurse, Medical Surgical & Paediatrics Consulting Clinics

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements:KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or UniversityCurrent Licensure with the Nursing council of KenyaCertificate in Basic life support (BLS)Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are available at all timesPerforms 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 weightConfirms imaging and pathology reports and ensures these are present in CARE 2000 before patient is seen by the doctorPrepares patient for physician examination and acts as chaperone where necessaryMaintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patientsAssists the physician with clinic procedures where applicable and performs basic tests such as Glucose test and urinalysisProficiency in wound careAssesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needsArranges for patients’ admission to the wards when necessaryEnsures safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilitiesInstructs patient and family regarding medications, investigations and follow up clinic appointmentsDemonstrate 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 patientsMaintains open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfactionParticipates in data collection and monitoring of clinic’s quality indicatorsIs accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock, drugs and consumablesResponsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of non-functional equipment to the unit supervisorEnsure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policiesParticipates in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ultrasound (sonography), General medicine, Nursing, Radiography and X-ray, Patient care

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree