Nurse – OT (1 Position)

Key Responsibilities

• Complete head-to-toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
• Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders, and treatments
• Evaluation and recording of patients’ conditions
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
• Monitor vital signs and report to the physician
• Provide bedside nursing care
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Prepare the patient for various medical procedures such as X-ray, ECG, Ultrasound, MRI, etc
• Follow discharge procedure of assigned patients according to hospital protocol, and ensure follow-up appointments are made
• Attend to patient emergencies as and when they arise
• Ensure patient records are accurately captured and filed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Ensure that all medical records required by the government are well documented, i.e., DDA Records, Vaccines, etc.
• Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory, and timely reporting and follow-up of nonfunctional equipment to the nurse manager
• Ensure proper inventory management, such as replenishing and consuming stocks as per procurement procedures
• Update professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Serve and protect the institution by adhering to professional guidelines, policies, and procedures, as well as local and international standards.
• Perform any other duties within the professional scope of employment as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or appointed authority

Qualifications

• M.Sc (Nursing) / B.Sc (Nursing) / KRCHN / Higher Diploma
• Current Licensure with the Nursing council of Kenya
• Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in nursing.
• Demonstrate Leadership and management skills
• 5+ Years Experience