Clinical Nurse - Cons Clinic:Paeds

Requirements

• Registred Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
  
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
  
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in medical-surgical nursing
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  

• Prepare consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are available at all times
  
• Perform basic assessment for all patients attending the clinic and designs care which is specific and appropriate to individual needs
  
• Confirm imaging and pathology reports and ensures these are available in the system
  
• Prepare patient for physician examination and acts as chaperone where necessary
  
• Assist the physician with clinic procedures where applicable and performs basic tests such as Glucose test and urinalysis
  
• Assess patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
  
• Arrange for patient's admission to the wards when necessary
  
• Instruct patient and family regarding medications, investigations and follow up clinic appointments
  
• Observe infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
  
• Maintain open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfaction
  
• Participate in data collection and monitoring of clinic's quality indicators