Requisition ID: req58636 Job Title: Nurse Sector: Health Employment Category: Fixed Term Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Kakuma, Kenya Work Arrangement:In-person Job Description The Hospital Nurse is directly responsible to the Hospital Matron and will carry out the following duties: Programming + The Hospital Nurse shall work in specific ward/clinic assigned to and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff. + Prepare for and assist the doctors during the rounds and whenever required. + Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts. + Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor/CO on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management. + Assist patients with activities of daily living while in the ward. + Arrange and submit weekly work schedule and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each refugee staff. + Convene ward meeting and attend monthly hospital meetings. + Escort patient to other referral hospital when necessary. + Do hospital coverage and on-call as required. + Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns. Reporting and communication + Compile and submit quarterly inventory return/requisition of all drugs and supplies. + Conduct regular training session for refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward cases and charting. + Give health education to patients and clients + Compile and submit monthly reports. + Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies. Operations + Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same + Maintain drug registers and drug consumption within the ward level. + Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur. + Report any significant changes in operations to the hospital matron. + Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Key Result Areas Organization of nursing care services within the allocated ward/unit. Qualifications + Registered Nurse from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution + Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya Required Experience & Competencies: + At least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup. + Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions + Sensitive to different cultures + Team player