Senior Nurses at Jocham Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and 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 Four (4) 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).
• 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