Locum Nurses at International Rescue Committee

Job Description

• Working under the guidance and supervision of the Nursing Officer In Charge, the nurse will be directly responsible for;

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with specific conditions as prescribed by the clinician.
• Identify and manage, as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long-term conditions.
• Supervise incentive staff working in the specific ward.
• Prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds and whenever required.
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment, and procedures are properly carried out and documented in the patient’s charts.
• Perform bedside nursing.
• Escort patients to other referral hospitals when necessary.
• Do hospital coverage and on-call as required.
• Conduct regular training session for refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward cases and charting.
• Give health education to patients and clients.
• Compile and submit monthly reports.
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies.
• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory reports of the same.
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.
• Supervise incentive staff working in RH and EPI at a designated clinic.
• Assist the Clinical Officer in the management of Health Clinic and whenever required.
• Together with the Clinical Officer organize for adequate clinic coverage when required.
• Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas.

• Ability to provide overall leadership at the assigned ward or department.
• Ensure timely and quality health care services to refugees.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure rational use of medical supplies and drugs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution.
• Be registered and have a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Required Experience & Competencies.

• At least 2 years’ working experience in a busy hospital setup.
• Computer literate.
• Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
• Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous experience in a Camp setting will be an added advantage).
• Fluency in Turkana/Somali will be an added advantage.