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Locum Nurse at Browns Plantations
Browns Plantations
September 09, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description
The Locum Nurse provides nursing care to patients, supporting the delivery of safe, timely and quality patient care in accordance with professional standards, hospital policies and applicable healthcare regulations.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Provide comprehensive nursing services to all patients to assist them regain good health
Participate in ward rounds, write ward reports and submit the same in a timely manner
Carry out nursing care plans and monitor patients' progress
Administer and monitor intravenous (IV) fluids in accordance with prescribed treatment and nursing protocols
Carry out blood transfusions and monitor patients for any adverse reactions
Monitor and deliver mothers in labour and receive and resuscitate babies as required
Order and administer drugs as prescribed and in accordance with established procedures
Assist in the theatre as required
Recruit new clients for MCH/FP and give health talks & trainings to patients and clients
Provide Family Planning Services and Child Welfare Clinics
Provide Counselling to patients
Follow and maintain antiseptic techniques and ensure infection prevention SOPs are followed
Instrument cleaning/sluicing and sterilization/autoclaving
Cleaning and dressing of wounds, removal of stitches
Document patients' dietary requirements and ensure the prescribed diets are followed
Provide nursing care to patients in transit to referral hospitals and ensure they are procedurally admitted to the receiving hospitals
Carry out preventive medicine activities from time to time
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and nursing documentation
Report any changes in patients' conditions or other concerns to the appropriate medical practitioner or supervisor
Maintain confidentiality and uphold patients' rights, dignity and privacy at all times
Perform any other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the supervisor
Job Requirements
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) from a recognized institution
Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and hold a valid practising licence
Minimum two years' working experience in a related field
The Locum Nurse provides nursing care to patients, supporting the delivery of safe, timely and quality patient care in accordance with professional standards, hospital policies and applicable healthcare regulations.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Provide comprehensive nursing services to all patients to assist them regain good health
Participate in ward rounds, write ward reports and submit the same in a timely manner
Carry out nursing care plans and monitor patients' progress
Administer and monitor intravenous (IV) fluids in accordance with prescribed treatment and nursing protocols
Carry out blood transfusions and monitor patients for any adverse reactions
Monitor and deliver mothers in labour and receive and resuscitate babies as required
Order and administer drugs as prescribed and in accordance with established procedures
Assist in the theatre as required
Recruit new clients for MCH/FP and give health talks & trainings to patients and clients
Provide Family Planning Services and Child Welfare Clinics
Provide Counselling to patients
Follow and maintain antiseptic techniques and ensure infection prevention SOPs are followed
Instrument cleaning/sluicing and sterilization/autoclaving
Cleaning and dressing of wounds, removal of stitches
Document patients' dietary requirements and ensure the prescribed diets are followed
Provide nursing care to patients in transit to referral hospitals and ensure they are procedurally admitted to the receiving hospitals
Carry out preventive medicine activities from time to time
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and nursing documentation
Report any changes in patients' conditions or other concerns to the appropriate medical practitioner or supervisor
Maintain confidentiality and uphold patients' rights, dignity and privacy at all times
Perform any other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the supervisor
Job Requirements
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) from a recognized institution
Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and hold a valid practising licence
Minimum two years' working experience in a related field