Registered Community Health Nurse at Kakenya’s Dream

We provide life-changing education to empower girls, end harmful traditional practices, and uplift rural communities in Kenya. We believe that every girl, no matter where she is born, deserves a chance to dream and achieve her full potential. When a girl is empowered to learn, grow, and lead, the future is bright. This is Kakenya’s Dream.



Registered Community Health Nurse

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

Job Purpose

The Job holder shall ensure the effective delivery of quality nursing services to the health Centre catchment population.

Responsibilities

  • Complete head-to-toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
  • Develop written care plans based on patient’s needs, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
  • Carry out monitoring to include vital signs
  • Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, and family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely manner
  • Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses to medication, and report adverse reactions promptly.
  • Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with guidelines
  • Prepare for and assist physicians in performing various procedures in the clinic.
  • Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol
  • Promptly report both clinical and non-clinical unusual findings/incidences to the Clinic Manager
  • Identify patient and youth education needs and implement appropriate teaching
  • Provide a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies
  • Be accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources i.e., accurate and timely billing of clinic stock drugs and consumables
  • Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the
  • inventory and timely reporting and follow-up of non-functional equipment to the Clinic Manager.
  • Participate in clinic-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Minimum Qualifications

  • A diploma in Community Health Nursing
  • Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
  • Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • At least two years of experience in a busy health facility
  • Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of the current practices in general nursing in an outpatient setup
  • Experience in a youth-friendly facility is an added advantage

Method of Application

If you meet the above qualifications, please email your certificate of registration with the relevant professional body, resume and a cover letter indicating your expected salary and availability to jobs@kakenyasdream.org  on or before the close of business on Tuesday 28th November 2023

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