Job Description

The Locum Nurse provides nursing care to patients, supporting the delivery of safe, timely and quality patient care in accordance with professional standards, hospital policies and applicable healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities &  Accountabilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing services to all patients to assist them regain good health
• Participate in ward rounds, write ward reports and submit the same in a timely manner
• Carry out nursing care plans and monitor patients’ progress
• Administer and monitor intravenous (IV) fluids in accordance with prescribed treatment and nursing protocols
• Carry out blood transfusions and monitor patients for any adverse reactions
• Monitor and deliver mothers in labour and receive and resuscitate babies as required
• Order and administer drugs as prescribed and in accordance with established procedures
• Assist in the theatre as required
• Recruit new clients for MCH/FP and give health talks & trainings to patients and clients
• Provide Family Planning Services and Child Welfare Clinics
• Provide Counselling to patients
• Follow and maintain antiseptic techniques and ensure infection prevention SOPs are followed
• Instrument cleaning/sluicing and sterilization/autoclaving
• Cleaning and dressing of wounds, removal of stitches
• Document patients’ dietary requirements and ensure the prescribed diets are followed
• Provide nursing care to patients in transit to referral hospitals and ensure they are procedurally admitted to the receiving hospitals
• Carry out preventive medicine activities from time to time
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and nursing documentation
• Report any changes in patients’ conditions or other concerns to the appropriate medical practitioner or supervisor
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold patients’ rights, dignity and privacy at all times
• Perform any other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) from a recognized institution
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and hold a valid practising licence
• Minimum two years’ working experience in a related field