General Nurse

Job Summary

To provide general nursing care and primary health support to clients undergoing rehabilitation, including health screening, monitoring of vital signs, first aid, medication administration, health education and infection prevention, ensuring clients' physical health needs are met throughout their stay.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & General Nursing Care

• Conduct admission health screening, vital signs monitoring and physical assessments of clients.
• Provide general nursing care, first aid and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries in line with clinical protocols.
• Medication Administration & Withdrawal Support
• Administer prescribed medication accurately and maintain medication records.
• Monitor clients during detoxification/ withdrawal and report changes in condition promptly to the psychiatric nurse or clinician.
• Health Promotion & Infection Control
• Provide health education to clients on nutrition, hygiene, communicable diseases and healthy living
• Implement infection prevention and control practices, including safe disposal of medical waste.
• Referral & Emergency Response
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid/ Basic Life Support and coordinate referral of clients to hospital when needed.
• Documentation & Inventory Management
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential client health records.
• Manage clinic/ medical supplies inventory and raise requisitions in good time.

Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Clinical assessment
• Medication administration
• First aid and emergency response
• Infection prevention
• Clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing
• Training in mental health or addiction care is an added advantage
• At least 2 years' nursing experience; experience in a rehabilitation, mental health or primary care setting is an added advantage
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and a valid practicing license
• Basic Life Support/ First Aid certification