Summary

Our client, a medium sized hospital in Kisii is looking to recruit 5 Registered Nurses.

Duties and Responsibilities

§  Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

§  Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.

§  Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

§  Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

§  Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

§  Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

§  Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

§  Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a particular unit on one shift.

§  Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments.

§  Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities, including assessment of individuals' home and/or work environments to identify potential health or safety problems.

§  Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs.

§  Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.

§  Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.

§  Deliver infants and provide prenatal and postpartum care and treatment under obstetrician's supervision.

§  Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics.

§  Provide health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, and industry.

§  Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals.

§  Conduct specified laboratory tests.

§  Hand items to surgeons during operations.

§  Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

§  Direct and coordinate infection control programs, advising and consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.

§  Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.

§  Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.

§  Work with individuals, groups, and families to plan and implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.

§  Engage in research activities related to nursing.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing/ community health nursing
• Must Be a Kenyan Registered Nurse
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience
• Must be ready to live and work in Kisii