Outpatient Nurse

We are a leading outpatient care & day care medical Centre in Nairobi.

We are seeking to hire a motivated & qualified candidate for the position of a Outpatient Nurse.

Are you interested in being part of a team delivering world class healthcare in hands you can trust?

If so, then this is what will be expected of you:

Job Summary: The OutPatient Nurse is responsible for providing general nursing care to patients suffering from general medical or surgical conditions

Duties and Responsibilities

Complete head to toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders, and treatments
Evaluation and recording of patients conditions
Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
Monitor vital signs and report to the physician
Provide bedside nursing care
Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Prepare the patient for various medical procedures such as X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound, and MRI etc
Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow up appointments are made
Attend to patient emergencies as and when they arise
Ensure patient records are accurately captured and filed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
Ensure that all medical records required by the government are well documented i.e. DDA Records, Vaccines etc.
Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely reporting and follow up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
Ensure proper inventory management such as replenishing and consuming stocks as per procurement procedures
Update professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Serve and protect the institution by adhering to professional guidelines, policies and procedures, as well as local and international standards
Perform any other duties within the professional scope of employment as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or appointed authority

Specific Qualifications:

A Diploma in Nursing from an accredited Nursing School
Post basic diploma in Emergency Care will be an added advantage
Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, EPLS or ETAT
2-4 years of continuous clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital
Knowledge of a wide range of medications and the clinical indications they are prescribed for

Competencies

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to follow doctor’s instructions accurately
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize a demanding workload

Please send your application including your updated CV to human-resource@medantaafricare.com by close of business on 20th November 2020.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We are an equal opportunity employer.We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, gender, religion, nationality, physical or mental disability, age or sexual orientation. 

Apply via :

human-resource@medantaafricare.com