Clinical Nurse, Outreach Clinic Embu

Responsibilities

• Complete head-to-toe assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs.
• Develop written care plans based on patients’ needs, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Carry out hemodynamic monitoring including vital signs, neurological and fluid status, as well as laboratory and radiological evaluations.
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, and multidisciplinary team discussions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Administer medication safely, monitor patient responses, and report adverse reactions promptly.
• Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely in accordance with Aga Khan University Hospital guidelines on waste management.
• Prepare for and assist physicians in performing various procedures within the clinic.
• Maintain adequate airway management including oxygen therapy, nebulization, and suctioning.
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol.
• Promptly report clinical and non-clinical unusual findings or incidents to the Clinic In-charge, Clinical Quality Manager, or Operations Manager.
• Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching.
• Provide a safe environment through adherence to infection control practices and safety policies.
• Perform timely safety checks on medical equipment, oxygen sources, and examination coaches.
• Manage clinic resources efficiently, including accurate and timely billing of stock drugs and consumables.
• Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, stored, and inventoried; follow up on non-functional equipment with the Operations manager.
• Follow discharge procedures for outpatients and ensure necessary follow-up appointments are scheduled.
• Participate in clinic-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, and skill checks.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse from a recognized school of nursing or university.
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum of 2 years of continuous clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing.
• Demonstrated evidence-based knowledge of current practices in general nursing in an outpatient setup.
• Proven leadership skills.