Premier Hospital is a tertiary care facility situated in Mombasa City along Links Road in Nyali area. Since its inception in 2017, the hospital has experienced tremendous growth due to its operating philosophy which is anchored on compassion, care and competence. One of our key area of focus is customer experience. Qualified candidates are hereby invited to apply for the following exciting career opportunities.
JOB TITLE: MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSE
REPORTS TO: NURSE IN-CHARGE
a) JOB PURPOSE
Providing high standard of nursing care to all patients in line with the Hospital’s policies and procedures and achieving patient safety goals.
b) MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver direct patient care including but not limited to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions through professionalism and high standards of nursing care within the department.
- Advocate for patient needs, rights, and preferences ensuring a patient-centered approach to care.
- Serve as an expert resource person providing expert nursing care and demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge in nursing practice.
- Engage daily with doctors and other care providers regarding patients’ plan of care and care solutions with emphasis on a team-based problem-solving approach to unified patient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate the delivery of comprehensive care.
- Facilitate effective communication between healthcare professionals, patients, and their families to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures. Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, identify areas of improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Administer treatment to patients as prescribed.
- Carry out patients’ proper orientation within the section.
- Relay accurate information to clinical staff on a patient’s condition.
- Respond to and report any abnormal recordings to the person in charge.
- Respond to emergencies when they arise.
- Label and dispatch specimens to the laboratory promptly and safely.
- Perform routine nursing duties, prepare for and clear the ward before admission and after discharge.
- Ensure patients’ basic needs are met (feeding, bathing, change of linen, etc.).
- Provide health education to patients to promote health.
- Proper documentation, maintaining proper records, confidentiality, and always handing over between shifts.
- Identify and address potential risks and hazards in the care environment. Implement preventive measures and promote patient safety initiatives.
- Carry out special outpatient clinic activities (maternal, well-baby, OPD).
- Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.
c) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in nursing from a recognized institution. A degree in nursing will be an added advantage.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a medical-surgical ward.
- Knowledge in computer applications.
- Updated BLS and ACLS training certifications.
d) KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Conversant with International patient safety goals.
- Competent in nursing skills.
- Reliability and flexibility.
- Desire for professional development and growth.
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject (Medical/Surgical Nurse), your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to [email protected]. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 14th January 2025. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
