Core Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient outcomes and provide appropriate health care services
• Perform nursing procedures safely and efficiently
• Identify priorities and implement care based on individual patients’ needs and sound nursing judgment
• Implement patient flow process effectively
• Utilize the standards and procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing and exceed patients’ expectations
• Participate in quality audits within their departments; addressing identified gaps and concerns
• Be a role model of the nursing profession and exercise professionalism at all times, ensuring all patients are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect, and are encouraged to be involved in their care
• Communicate and act as liaison with patients, family, and health professionals in a manner that respects confidentiality and dignity
• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to the Company’s infection prevention and control protocols and utilize infection control measures, to provide a safe and suitable environment for patients, staff and visitors etc.
• Safeguard all confidential information concerning patients’ treatment including their property
• Investigate patients’ complaints and incidents promptly in accordance with the Company procedures, and submit required reports within the same shift
• Be knowledgeable of the equipment in the department and to safeguard them from damage, wastage or lose
• Ensure accurate documentation, proper record keeping, submission to the next level (including MOH) and storage of data for continuity, quality and legal references

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in KRCHN or a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BScN)
• Be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Have a valid practice license
• Valid BLS Certification
• Proficiency in computer application packages

Experience

• Work experience of a minimum of two (2) years as a registered nurse in a hospital
• Technical skills/Leadership competencies
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills – English and Kiswahili
• Wide knowledge of the health industry
• Good management skills
• Be a proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills