Nurse

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Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Description: The hospital was started in 1909 by the Church of Scotland. It is owned and governed by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. It is located in the Central Highlands of Kenya between the Aberdares Range and Mount Kenya 130 Km (80 Miles) North of Nairobi at altitude of 5,900ft. It is a 203 bed hospi… The hospital was started in 1909 by the Church of Scotland. It is owned and governed by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. It is located in the Central Highlands of Kenya between the Aberdares Range and Mount Kenya 130 Km (80 Miles) North of Nairobi at altitude of 5,900ft. It is a 203 bed hospital and provides holistic health care. Though located in a Kikuyu speaking people, the language of work is English and Swahili since not all staff are Kikuyu and from time to time it receives visitors from overseas. Medical students from abroad get their medical electives at the Hospital. It provides general health care in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology as well as outpatient services. The hospital has a Nursing School which is training Kenya Registered Community Health Nurses. Other units are the Guest House and a Cafeteria. The Hospital Director, the Chief Medical Officer, the Hospital Administrator, the Nursing Officer in Charge, the Principal Tutor, the Hospital Chaplain and the Finance View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nyeri, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Not specified
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Medical

Job Description

Job Summary

Meet qualified and experienced doctors who have come together as a network of medical entrepreneurs with the aim of providing high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to the majority of Kenyans. Meet our able team on ground to serve you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required
  • Very good knowledge of nursing, medical care and counseling standards and procedures
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; both English and Kiswahili
  • Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient setup
  • Experience working in a youth-friendly health facility will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to multi-task in any given situation.
  • Must be compassionate, possess integrity and respect values.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately.
  • Self-driven individual who is diligent, honest, disciplined and responsible
  • Must be pleasant, with a heart to serve, and possess genuine love for community.
  • Ability to offer quality services at all times to all patients and an individual with a passion for the wellbeing of patients.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Basic computer literacy/ knowledge
  • Ability to work long hours sometimes committing to late evening, emergency calls at night and working over weekends.

Required Qualifications

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Diploma in Kenya Registered
  • Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) from a recognized Institution (KRCHN)
  • Registered and with a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
  • Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • At least one year of internship clinical working experience
  • Proficiency in computer skills (especially Health Management Information Systems).
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
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