Registered Nurse - Home Based Care

1. ROLE SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse – Home-Based Care provides safe, evidence-based nursing care to clients in their homes. The role involves clinical assessment, medication administration, patient education, care planning, documentation, and collaboration with families and healthcare professionals. The nurse ensures compassionate, high-quality, and personalized care that enhances patient safety, dignity, and quality of life.

2. STRATEGIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Registered Nurse will support Home Based Care to:

1.      Deliver professional, compassionate, and patient-centered home healthcare.

2.      Ensure safe administration of nursing procedures and medication.

3.      Strengthen collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.

4.      Promote health education and preventive care at the household level.

5.      Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with clinical protocols.

6.      Enhance client satisfaction and trust in home-based care services.

7.      Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and patient safety.

8.      Support continuous improvement in home healthcare delivery.

3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor clients’ health status and report changes promptly.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Perform wound care, catheter care, PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, and other nursing procedures.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Support rehabilitation and recovery.

B. Patient & Family Education

• Educate clients and families on disease management, medications, nutrition, and home care.
• Promote preventive care and health awareness.
• Empower families to participate confidently in care.

C. Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential nursing records.
• Complete daily nursing notes and progress reports.
• Report incidents promptly in line with company policy.

D. Collaboration

• Work closely with doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning.
• Escalate emergencies immediately.

E. Professional Practice

• Adhere to nursing ethics and professional standards.
• Maintain infection prevention and control measures.
• Ensure patient safety at all times.

4. QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience in home care, ICU, medical-surgical, palliative care, or geriatric nursing is an added advantage.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is an added advantage.

5. COMPETENCIES

• Clinical assessment and care planning
• Medication administration
• Wound and specialized nursing care procedures
• Documentation and reporting
• Patient and family education
• Emergency response and escalation