Locum - Registered Nurse

Job Title: Locum - Nurse

Tenure: Full Time

Reporting to: Programme Coordinator/ RCO

Department: Health Care

Location: Nairobi -Thika Road

PROFILE SUMMARY
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care through professional and compassionate nursing services, in line with established standards for a Registered Nursing Officer. This is an exciting opportunity offering structured 8-hour shifts at a competitive rate of KES 1,500 per shift.

Key areas of Responsibility

· Maintain the highest possible standard of client care by adhering to the Clinics standard treatment protocols and guidelines.

· Ensure an outstanding client experience through effective triage and monitoring and evaluation of patients admitted in the hospital.

· Administer medication and perform medical procedures within prevailing healthcare guidelines and protocols.

· Follow through investigations and procedures ordered by Doctors/Clinical Officers.

· Run other clinics as assigned by Daktari Africa and Stratostaff Ltd, if any.

· Provide comprehensive client counselling e.g., reproductive health, HIV, vaccination, pap smear and cancer screening amongst other services.

· Ensure outstanding maintenance and availability of medical equipment in the clinic.

· Professionally and timely prepare and present regular nursing reports.

· Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures e.g., Infection prevention.

· Adequately prepare and participate in health talks, presentations, Continuous Medical Education (CME) events etc.

· Participate in clinical audits and stock count.

· Support any other duties assigned in the clinic

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc N, KRCHN or KRN KRM

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in General Nursing (Outpatient Department,

Medical, Surgical or Pediatrics Wards) in a busy hospital.

• Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

• Valid Nursing Practice License.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent clinical acumen.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Effective communication skills - listening, oral and written.

• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.

• Empathetic to patients of all ages.

• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

• Problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.

• Analytical and decision-making skills.

• Report writing and presentation skills.

• Desire for personal development, improvement, and learning.

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