Role Summary
Establish a compassionate environment by providing high-quality clinical care as well as physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
Successful candidates will work in the Outpatient Department, Maternity Ward, General Ward and Theatre.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain the highest possible standard
of client care by adhering to the
hospital standard treatment protocols
and guidelines, and collaborating with
doctors and multidisciplinary team
members to meet patient care goals;
• Ensure an outstanding client experience
through effective triage, nursing care
planning, implementation of nursing
interventions, and monitoring and
evaluation of patient outcomes;
• Administer medication and perform
medical procedures within prevailing
nursing guidelines and protocols;
• Direct patients to relevant clinics and
services, facilitate patients’ admission
and discharge process and coordinate
referral plans;
• Schedule patients and provide
appropriate health care services in
various clinics including ante-natal care,
post-natal care, well baby and
immunization, family planning and
other Consultant and Specialist clinics;
• Provide comprehensive health
education and counselling on
reproductive health, HIV, child care,
Integrated Management of Childhood
Illnesses (IMCI), vaccination, nutrition,
health screening amongst other services
with a view to promote the
understanding of diseases, medications,
and self-care skills;
• Follow through investigations and
procedures ordered by Doctors in
outpatient and during ward rounds;
• Maintain patient records by diligently
completing all documentation on
patient health condition and care, filing
charts, x-ray films, laboratory results etc.
while keeping information confidential;
• Achieve financial objectives by utilizing
available resources, using medical
equipment correctly and promptly
billing for services offered;
• Protect patients and employees by
adhering to infection-control policies
and protocols, medication
administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations;
• Maintain a safe, tidy and clean working and clinical environment by following the stipulated 5s of a quality healthcare environment as well as nursing guidelines including preparing, installing and sterilising medical equipment;
• Update inventories daily and ensure maintenance and availability of medical equipment in the hospital;
• Professionally and timely prepare and present regular nursing reports;
• Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures e.g. infection prevention;
• Adequately prepare and participate in health talks, presentations, Continuous Medical Education (CME) events etc.;
• Participate in clinical audits;
• The In-charge shall develop comprehensive nurses’ duty rosters to ensure 24hr coverage of the Hospital;
• The In-charge shall work closely with their immediate supervisor to coordinate CME events, health talks, outreach activities & wellness activities. Competencies Required
• Excellent clinical acumen.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills - listening, oral and written.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Empathetic to patients of all ages.
• Ability to work under pressure with
minimum supervision.
• Problem solving, conflict resolution and
crisis management skills.
• Analytical and decision making skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Desire for personal development, improvement and learning.
Requirements
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution - Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or
Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN). A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
At least three (3) years relevant and all-rounded work experience in Nursing (Outpatient, Maternity, Medical, Surgical, Paediatric, Theatre) in a busy hospital.
Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Valid Nursing Practice License.
Valid competency in BLS, ACLS, ETAT+ and Emoc will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Certificate of Good Conduct.
Submission of Application
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should email the below documents to
halisifamilyhospital@gmail.com indicating the job title on the email subject, no later than 5:00pm on or before
16th July 2021.
• One-page cover letter addressed to Human Resource detailing how your skills and experience meet the job specifications. Indicate your current and expected remuneration.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae including the names and contacts of three professional references.
• Copies of testimonials, certificates and any other supporting documents.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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