Responsibilities:
Prepares consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are available at all times
Perform basic assessment for all patients attending the clinic and designs care which is specific and appropriate to individual needs. Assessment includes measurement of vital signs, height and weight
Prepares patient for physician examination and acts as chaperone where necessary
Assist the physician with clinic procedures where applicable and performs basic tests such as Glucose test and urinalysis
Assesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
Ensure safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilities
Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assist with referrals when necessary.
Observe infection control practices and maintain a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
Participate in data collection and monitoring of clinic's quality indicators
Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of nonfunctional equipment to the unit supervisor
Participate in unit based continuing education, quality improvement projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks.
Requirements
RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing