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Salary RangeNegotiable
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Career LevelExperienced (Non-Manager)
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CategoryHealth/Medicine
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Experience3 Years
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Apply Before01/31/2025
Description
Job Purpose: To provide nursing services within operating theatres, in order that the patient/client receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
a) Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
b) Conducts pre- and post-operative education.
c) Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
d) Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs.
e) Ensures that the correct patient and correct procedure are being performed.
f) Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy on medication administration by a licensed registered nurse.
g) Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocols.
h) Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner, using the appropriate format and forms.
i) Preps the operating room for patient and procedure.
j) Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
k) Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
l) Initiates the patient education plan as prescribed
m) Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Job Dimensions:
Role makes:
Analytical decisions – reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks
Academic qualifications
Higher National Diploma in perioperative Nursing from a recognized institution
Professional Membership/Licensing requirements
Registration with and Valid License from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
Work experience requirement
Have 3 years progressive experience in a similar role within a busy hospital.
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Knowledge of theatre procedures and related patient care
- Able to demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignment and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- An individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty
- Active listening, and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks; good planning and organization skills even under pressure and agreed deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
- Good computer literacy – Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Outlook
- High standards of ethics and confidentiality at personal and professional level
- Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.
- Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the community.
- Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.
To apply, follow the Apply Button, and submit your resume by filling the application form. Ensure you attach updated CV, Letter of motivation, Academic documents, other supporting documents, and a statement of faith(Required)
Alternatively, you can email your application, including your CV, a Letter of Motivation, Certificates, transcripts and a *Statement of Faith to: info@interlinkmanagementltd.com
