IRC Volunteer Nurses Jobs in Kenya

IRC Volunteer Nurses Jobs in Kenya

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

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IRC Volunteer Nurses Jobs in Kenya

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