Registered Nurse

Magnet designation has been held at the flagship hospital for over a decade.

About the role

Our Telemetry unit has 32 beds with a 1:5 ratio on days and 1:6 on nights. We need an RN who can start strong. We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is comfortable with a full patient load and wants a unit that actually staffs to ratio. This position is on site in Nairobi.

What you'll be doing

• Chart assessments, interventions and I&O in Epic or Cerner in real time
• Administer medications, IV fluids and blood products per policy and provider orders
• Follow infection control, fall prevention and restraint policies
• Delegate tasks to CNAs and patient care techs and follow up on completion
• Respond to codes and rapid responses and assist with emergent interventions
• Educate patients and families on new medications, wound care and discharge instructions
• Give bedside shift report using SBAR and complete hourly rounding

Qualifications

• 3+ years of acute care experience preferred; new grads considered for the residency program
• Must pass background check and drug screen and provide immunization records, including annual flu vaccine
• Clear communication with patients, families and the care team
• Comfortable with an EHR and barcode medication administration
• Ability to stand and walk for most of a 12-hour shift and lift or reposition patients with assistance
• BLS from the American Heart Association required at hire

Why work with us

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

Let us know your current notice period and salary expectations.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Wekesa Memorial Hospital.