Nurses

Kenya

Organization: CTG - Committed To Good
Location: Kenya
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Medical Practitioners
Closing Date: Closed

CTG Overview

CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements.
In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services.

Overview of position

Our client is seeking an experienced Nurses with a good bedside manner to join our client’s growing healthcare team. In this position, you will be educating & treating patients, providing them with the best care available. As part of the medical team, you will educate patients on their health & provide treatment plans for patients with infectious health issues.

Role objectives

provide full range of Primary Medical Services to all patients registered to all govt., non-govt. NGO, commercial and temporary residents and patients presenting immediate necessary treatment including clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral as appropriate
Restores & promotes patient’s health by completing the nursing process.
Provides physical & psychological support to patients, friends & families.
Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients & their families.
Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals & hospital or regulatory standards.
Resolves patient problems & needs by utilising multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintains safe & clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules & regulations.
Protects patients & employees by adhering to infection control policies & protocols, medication administration & storage procedures & controlled substance regulations.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient & department records.
Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting & communicating actions, irregularities & continuing needs.
Maintains patient confidence & protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs & evaluating new equipment & techniques.
Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
Maintains professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops & participating in professional societies.
Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information & participating in team problem solving methods.
Assessing and planning nursing care requirements
Monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Project reporting

This role reports to the MHD Program Manager.

Key competencies

- Diploma / Degree in Nursing / Clinical medicine from recognised institution / University.
- 3 years of experience working as a clinical Nurse
- Working within a multi- disciplinary team.
- Working in specialist clinical areas.
- Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good computer skills with the ability to adapt.
- Aware of the importance of continuing professional development.
- Awareness of current primary care initiatives.
- Experience of health promotion.
- Experience of working within a primary health care team.

Team management

This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

This vacancy is now closed.
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