Nurse

Education/Academic Qualification

• Diploma/Degree in Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution.
  

Professional Qualification

• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
  
• A Diploma in Counseling from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS).
  

Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in a busy health facility
  
• Experience in a youth-friendly facility is an added advantage
  

Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Very good knowledge of nursing, medical care and counseling standards and procedures
  
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; both English and Kiswahili
  
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient setup
  
• Experience working in a youth-friendly health facility will be an added advantage.
  
• Ability to multi-task in any given situation.
  
• Must be compassionate, possess integrity and respect values.
  
• Ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately.
  
• Self-driven individual who is diligent, honest, disciplined and responsible
  
• Must be pleasant, with a heart to serve, and possess genuine love for community.
  
• Ability to offer quality services at all times to all patients and an individual with a passion for the wellbeing of patients.
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  
• Basic computer literacy/ knowledge
  
• Ability to work long hours sometimes committing to late evening, emergency calls at night and working over weekends.
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform triage duties; Taking patients vital signs accurately & recording and referring them for next stage of treatment or intervention.
  
• Receive patients at the clinic after registration, examine and make assessment of patients giving the highest priority to the severely sick/injured in the treatment room.
  
• Ensure files and records of patients are accurately updated, while maintaining integrity and confidentiality of their data and information.
  
• Ensure up to date emergency tray and availability of medical supplies at all service delivery points.
  
• Deliver both MCH and youth friendly services effectively.
  
• Prepare and timely submit periodic medical reports whenever required.
  
• Ensure general cleanliness of the admission/triage area and manage its orderliness and ensure a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies.
  
• Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to Supervisor and KHWC Administrator.
  
• Ensure proper and cost-effective use of resources, document use of materials and consumables for accurate and timely billing and stock management.
  
• Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow-up of non-functional equipment to the KHWC Administrator.
  
• Develop written care plans based on patient's needs, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
  
• Actively participate in regular continuous medical education (CMEs) with the team.
  
• Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication, and report adverse reactions promptly.
  
• Uphold Infection prevention and control (IPC) universal principles and waste management guidelines.
  
• Identify and provide patient and youth education needs and conduct primary health care programs/activities to promote healthy living.
  
• Provide health education to patients and relevant health talks to our Kakenya students.
  
• Participate in program outreach activities as assigned.
  
• Perform minor medical procedures such as wound cleaning & dressing, stitching, nebulization etc.
  
• Conduct regular instrument processing and sterilization of medical equipment.
  
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by Supervisor from time to time.