Clinical Nurse , Cons Clinic-DOM

Kenya Nairobimid

HealthcareNurse

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Key Responsibilities

Prepares consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen,

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HealthcareNurse

Department of Medicine-Consulting Clinics

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Prepares consultation rooms, ensuring stocks, linen, basic equipment and stationery are available at all times
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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
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Prepares patient for physician examination and acts as chaperone where necessary
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Assist the physician with clinic procedures where applicable and performs basic tests such as Glucose test and urinalysis
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Assesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
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Ensure safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilities
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Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assist with referrals when necessary.
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Observe infection control practices and maintain a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
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Participate in data collection and monitoring of clinic’s quality indicators
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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
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Participate in unit based continuing education, quality improvement projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks.

Requirements

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RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
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Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
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Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Medical-Surgical nursing