Job Description: Nurse
Reporting Date: Immediately
The position will be responsible for all nursing functions including taking vital signs and other observations, administering injections, carrying out dressing, running the maternal and child health clinics, counseling patients on various health issues.
The holder of this position reports to the Primary Preventative Health Care Coordinator
1. Utilize the standard procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing care offered at the clinic.
2. Exercise professionalism at all times while treating patients with dignity, privacy and respect.
3. Safeguard all confidential information concerning patients and their treatment.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other professionals to advocate for patients.
4. Utilize infection control measures to provide a safe and suitable environment for patients/ staff and others.
5. Uphold professional code of conduct and statutory regulations.
6. Safeguard Clinic equipment and patient’s property from damage, wastage or loss.
7. Provide accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity.
8. Utilize the available resources effectively for quality service delivery and cost containment.
9. Supervise cleanliness, waste management and linen quality.
10. Ensure all patients information is correctly documented following the laid down procedure, ensure inventory of the section(s) is done
11. Ensure appropriate infection control.
Minimum Requirements:
Reporting Date: Immediately
The position will be responsible for all nursing functions including taking vital signs and other observations, administering injections, carrying out dressing, running the maternal and child health clinics, counseling patients on various health issues.
The holder of this position reports to the Primary Preventative Health Care Coordinator
1. Utilize the standard procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing care offered at the clinic.
2. Exercise professionalism at all times while treating patients with dignity, privacy and respect.
3. Safeguard all confidential information concerning patients and their treatment.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other professionals to advocate for patients.
4. Utilize infection control measures to provide a safe and suitable environment for patients/ staff and others.
5. Uphold professional code of conduct and statutory regulations.
6. Safeguard Clinic equipment and patient’s property from damage, wastage or loss.
7. Provide accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity.
8. Utilize the available resources effectively for quality service delivery and cost containment.
9. Supervise cleanliness, waste management and linen quality.
10. Ensure all patients information is correctly documented following the laid down procedure, ensure inventory of the section(s) is done
11. Ensure appropriate infection control.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma (KRN/KRM/KRCHN) from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an added advantage.
- Minimum two years experience in a busy hospital.
- Membership to a professional body
The Admin/HR Manager
Zinduka Afrika
P.O.Box 10213-00100
Email Address: info@zinduka-afrika.org, zinduka.afrika@gmail.com
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