Graduate Practical Nurse

Patients come to us for paediatric care, from newborn visits through sports physicals. Most visits are in person, and telehealth is available for follow-ups. Turnover is low, and several staff have been here since the practice opened.

About the role:

This is a new position created as the team has grown over the last year. Our Short-Term Rehab unit has steady staffing, consistent assignments and a DON who is on the floor every day. This position is on site in Kisumu.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise CNAs on the assigned hall and help with ADLs when needed
• Pass scheduled and PRN medications, including insulin and controlled substances, and document in the eMAR
• Respond to falls and emergencies and start CPR when needed
• Keep the medication cart clean, locked and stocked
• Count narcotics at shift change with the oncoming nurse
• Complete treatments, dressing changes and wound care as ordered
• Participate in care plan meetings with residents and families
• Write shift notes and incident reports in PointClickCare or MatrixCare

Required qualifications:

• 1+ years of long-term care or clinic experience preferred
• Comfortable using an eMAR and electronic charting
• IV certification, or willingness to complete it within 90 days
• CPR/BLS certification
• Reliable attendance. We are a 24/7 building and short-notice callouts affect residents
• Must pass a criminal background check and TB test

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous charge nurse experience

Schedule: Day shift, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, every other weekend

Benefits:

Pay: KES 18,500 - KES 26,000 pcm

• Medical cover
• Pension contribution
• Annual leave
• 13th month salary
• Transport allowance

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Mara Primary Care.