Registered Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in accordance with established clinical standards.
  
• Assess patients, monitor vital signs, and promptly report changes in their condition.
  
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
  
• Assist doctors and other healthcare professionals during procedures and examinations.
  
• Prepare patients for investigations, procedures, admission, and discharge.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and nursing documentation.
  
• Observe and implement infection prevention and control measures.
  
• Educate patients and their relatives on treatment, medication, health promotion, and discharge instructions.
  
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and provide immediate nursing interventions.
  
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and accountability of medications and medical supplies.
  
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional nursing ethics.
  
• Participate in ward rounds, handovers, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  
• Ensure the nursing station and patient care areas are clean, safe, and well organised.
  
• Provide compassionate care and maintain a positive patient experience.
  
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Nurse in Charge or management.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
  
• Valid registration and practising licence with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
  
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification will be an added advantage.
  
• Atleast 5 years of clinical experience will be an added advantage.
  
• Good knowledge of nursing procedures, infection prevention, and patient safety.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays