Job Title: Locum - Nurse

Tenure: Full Time

Reporting to: Programme Coordinator/ RCO

Department: Health Care

Location: Nairobi -Thika Road

PROFILE SUMMARY

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care through professional and compassionate nursing services in line with established standards for a Registered Nursing Officer. This is an exciting opportunity offering structured 8-hour shifts at a competitive rate of KES 1500 per shift.

Key areas of Responsibility

Maintain the highest possible standard of client care by adhering to the Clinics standard treatment protocols and guidelines.

Ensure an outstanding client experience through effective triage and monitoring and evaluation of patients admitted in the hospital.

Administer medication and perform medical procedures within prevailing healthcare guidelines and protocols.

Follow through investigations and procedures ordered by Doctors/Clinical Officers.

Run other clinics as assigned by Daktari Africa and Stratostaff Ltd if any.

Provide comprehensive client counselling e.g. reproductive health HIV vaccination pap smear and cancer screening amongst other services.

Ensure outstanding maintenance and availability of medical equipment in the clinic.

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 and stock count.

Support any other duties assigned in the clinic

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

BSc N KRCHN or KRN KRM

At least three (3) years relevant work experience in General Nursing (Outpatient Department

Medical Surgical or Pediatrics Wards) in a busy hospital.

Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Valid Nursing Practice License.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel Word and PowerPoint).

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

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.