Nurse
International Rescue Committee
- Kakuma, Turkana County
- Contract
- Full-time
- The clinical nurse shall work in a Maternity/Medical Surgical ward/Peripheral Clinics assigned to him/her, and therefore may work both as a supervisor /a team leader of the national and refugee staff.
- Prepare for and assist the doctors during clinical procedures whenever required.
- Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment, and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient's charts.
- Carry out minor surgical procedures, screening, admissions, consultation, resuscitation, and stabilization of clients in management of clinical emergencies.
- Provide effective reproductive health services based on all pillars of safe motherhood to ensure best maternal child outcome.
- Implement community health strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Refer to the doctor any relevant information such as patient's status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
- Observe and maintain infection prevention policy daily and ensure safe work environment.
- Arrange and submit weekly/monthly ward or unit work schedule, plan daily duties and responsibilities for both national and refugee staff and leave plans to ensure adequate coverage.
- Convene ward/unit meetings and attend important hospital or department meetings.
- Escort patients during referral when necessary and facilitate acquisition of legal travel documents.
- Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns as required.
- Compile and submit quarterly inventory return/requisition of all drugs and supplies.
- Conduct regular training sessions for national and refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward cases, documentation, and infection prevention.
- Provide individualized health education and counseling related to health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Attend and facilitate Continuous Medical Education.
- Compile and submit weekly/monthly HIS reports.
- Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies as well as maintain adequate supplies and buffer stock.
- Perform managerial and administrative functions in assigned wards/unit by participating in recruitment, capacity building, and appraisal and disciplinary of supervisees.
- Maintain equipments in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.
- Maintain and update key registers in the assigned area and documentation of client assessment, nursing diagnosis and outcomes while ensuring confidential records.
- Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths are properly recorded as they occur and participate in respective audits.
- Report any significant changes in operations to the supervisor.
- Carry out any other additional duties relevant to job description as may be assigned by the supervisor.
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse from a recognized Nursing Training Institution. Higher Diploma in in Any field of nursing is an added advantage.
- Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with valid practicing license.
- At least 5 years of experience in a busy hospital setting post registration.
- Experience in the refugee context is an added advantage.