Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Operating Theatre(OR) the purpose of the role to provide general nursing care to patients suffering from general medical or surgical conditions

Responsibility

1. Patient care- Provide holistic patient care, including physical, mental, and social wellbeing
2. Respond to emergencies – Instantly respond to medical emergency and immediately alerting the senior nurse and doctor on duty.
3. Administer Medication – Administer prescribed medicine to patients, monitoring patients for side effects.
4. Monitoring of vital signs - Monitor and document vital signs, hydration status and conduct diagnostic tests. In the case of abnormal finding and seek help from the senior nurses or the doctor on duty.
5. Assist in Surgical operation - Prepare patient for simple and complex procedures and assist doctors during the procedures as prescribed.
6. Waste management - Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with MP Shah Hospital IPC Guidelines on waste management.
7. Customer care – Educate patients and family members on treatments and care plans . Answer all of patients and family member questions
8. Liaise with other medical

Qualifications

1. A minimum of a Diploma in Nursing
2. Must be a qualified and Registered Nurse (RN/RM/KRCHN/BSN).
3. Must have a valid licensure from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
3. Specialization with a Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing
4. Must have a Basic Life Support Certification
5. A minimum 5 years’ experience working as a nurse, with 2 years in OR
6. Should also have the additional competencies:
• In-depth understanding of safety guidelines
• Proficiency in Basic computer skills.
• Teamwork
• Sound clinical judgement and quick reaction times
• Ability to recognise clinical patterns
• Leadership and communication skills