Clinical Nurse, Medical Surgical & Paediatrics Consulting Clinics

Requirements:

• KRCHN /BScN from a recognized school of Nursing or University
  
• Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
  
• Certificate in Basic life support (BLS)
  
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing
  

• Prepares consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are available at all times
  
• Performs 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 weight
  
• Confirms imaging and pathology reports and ensures these are present in CARE 2000 before patient is seen by the doctor
  
• Prepares patient for physician examination and acts as chaperone where necessary
  
• Maintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients
  
• Assists the physician with clinic procedures where applicable and performs basic tests such as Glucose test and urinalysis
  
• Proficiency in wound care
  
• Assesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
  
• Arranges for patients’ admission to the wards when necessary
  
• Ensures safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilities
  
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications, investigations and follow up clinic appointments
  
• Demonstrate 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 patients
  
• Maintains open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfaction
  
• Participates in data collection and monitoring of clinic’s quality indicators
  
• Is accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e. accurate and timely billing of ward stock, drugs and consumables
  
• Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of non-functional equipment to the unit supervisor
  
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policies
  
• Participates in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks