Volunteer Nurses at International Rescue Committee

Job Description

• To provide holistic nursing services to both inpatients and outpatients within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• The Hospital Nurse is directly responsible to the Hospital Matron and will carry out the following duties:

Programming

• The clinical nurse shall work in a specific ward/clinic assigned to oversee the daily functions in the 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 on patient’s charts.
• Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor/CO on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living while in the ward.
• Arrange and submit weekly ward work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each refugee staff.
• Escort patient to other referral hospital when necessary.
• Do hospital coverage and on-call as required.
• Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns.

Reporting and communication

• Compile and submit quarterly inventory return/requisition of all drugs and supplies.
• 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.

Operations

• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory reports of the same.
• Maintain drug registers and drug consumption within the ward level.
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths are properly recorded as they occur.
• Report any significant changes in operations to the hospital matron.
• Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas

• Organization of nursing care services within the allocated ward/unit.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya

Required Experience & Competencies:

• At least 2 years’ working experience in a busy hospital setup.
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.
• Sensitive to different cultures
• Team player