Locum - Registered Nurse

PROFILE SUMMARY  

• The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care through professional and compassionate nursing services, in line with established standards for a Registered Nursing Officer. This is an exciting opportunity offering structured 8-hour shifts at a competitive rate of KES 1,500 per shift.

Key areas of Responsibility

• Maintain the highest possible standard of client care by adhering to the Clinics standard treatment protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure an outstanding client experience through effective triage and monitoring and evaluation of patients admitted in the hospital.
• Administer medication and perform medical procedures within prevailing healthcare guidelines and protocols.
• Follow through investigations and procedures ordered by Doctors/Clinical Officers.
• Run other clinics as assigned by Daktari Africa and Stratostaff Ltd, if any.
• Provide comprehensive client counselling e.g., reproductive health, HIV, vaccination, pap smear and cancer screening amongst other services.
• Ensure outstanding maintenance and availability of medical equipment in the clinic.
• 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 and stock count.
• Support any other duties assigned in the clinic

Requirements

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc N, KRCHN or KRN KRM
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in General Nursing (Outpatient Department,
• Medical, Surgical or Pediatrics Wards) in a busy hospital.
• Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Nursing Practice License.
•  Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

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.