Nurse

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution
  
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
  

Required Experience & Competencies:

• At least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup.
  
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
  
• Sensitive to different cultures
  
• Team player
  

Programming

• The Hospital Nurse shall work in specific ward/clinic assigned to and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff.
  
• Prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds and whenever required.
  
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.
  
• Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor/CO on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
  
• Assist patients with activities of daily living while in the ward.
  
• Arrange and submit weekly work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each refugee staff.
  
• Convene ward meeting and attend monthly hospital meetings.
  
• Escort patient to other referral hospital when necessary.
  
• Do hospital coverage and on-call as required.
  
• Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns.
  

Reporting and communication

• Compile and submit quarterly inventory return/requisition of all drugs and supplies.
  
• Conduct regular training session for refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward cases and charting.
  
• Give health education to patients and clients
  
• Compile and submit monthly reports.
  
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.
  

Operations

• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same
  
• Maintain drug registers and drug consumption within the ward level.
  
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.
  
• Report any significant changes in operations to the hospital matron.
  
• Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.