Role Summary:
Nursing Officer at Penda ensures the best quality of service
and excellent patient experience through standardized patient triaging,
management of emergencies, best MCH/FP services as well as other out-patient
procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Provide
comprehensive and high-quality clinical services. This includes initial
assessment of patients, triaging, MCH/FP and nursing procedures as well as
administering IV or IM medications using nursing best practice.
- Ensure
the Medical Centre is always ready and well stocked with supplies and
equipment, including well-packed clean and sterile items to attend to
general and emergency cases.
- Be an
Infection Prevention and Control Champion by implementing IPC best
practices and Penda Health’s IPC protocols
- Accurately
and comprehensively record patient data in Penda’s electronic medical
record in real-time.
- Complete
the necessary MoH reporting requirements and ensure timely and accurate
submission.
- Provide
quality patient education and excellent patient experience to all clients.
- Embrace,
learn and develop in an evidence-based medical system in line with Penda’s
developed protocols.
- Participate
in continuous professional development to stay current with advances in
medical practices and technology.
- Work
with the nurse officer in-charge and/or branch manager to identify areas
for process improvement and implementation of best practices (continuous
improvement) to enhance overall clinical/nursing operations.
- You
may be assigned additional tasks within the medical center by the branch
manager or nursing officer in-charge.
- Be a
great teammate and go above and beyond by actually making sure your
teammates love their work. Work well with other colleagues and go above
and beyond what is expected from you.
- Adhere
to all ethical and legal standards of healthcare delivery.
Key requirements and attributes
- Diploma
in Nursing – KRCHN holding a valid practicing license from NCK.
- Valid
BLS certification is mandatory, ACLS is an added advantage
- Minimum
of 2 years’ experience in a busy Healthcare Facility
- Demonstrated
experience in MCH/FP
- Good
communication (written and verbal) skills, outstanding patient interaction
skills.
- Strong
demonstrated ability to use electronic health records and digital health
tools