Reporting to the Unit Manager, the successful candidate will provide Vaccination services to hospital clients. S/he will assist in all project activities such as triaging, vaccinating, documentation, and responding to emergencies when they arise.
Responsibilities:
- Performs objective assessment for all patients who come to get vaccinated. Assessment includes measurement of vital signs, height and weight
- Triage clients appropriately
- Assesses patient and family education needs and provides appropriate teaching based on their needs
- Ensures safety of special populations such as paediatric, the elderly, psychiatric and patients with various forms of disabilities
- Demonstrate awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals when necessary.
- Observes infection control practices and maintains a clean and safe work environment for staff and patients
- Maintains open communication with the patient and the multidisciplinary team in the clinics to ensure customer satisfaction
- Participates in data collection and monitoring of clinic’s quality indicators
- Is accountable for judicious and efficient use of resources
- Responsible for safe use of equipment through cleaning, storage, per shift checks of the inventory and timely reporting of nonfunctional equipment to the unit supervisor
- Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines for staff and patients, reporting any accidents, incidents, hazards or equipment defects in accordance with laid down policies
- Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies while administering the vaccinations
- Participates in unit based continuing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, Clinical Care Program Certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks and skill checks.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
- Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Excellent written and Verbal communication skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate Critical thinking and Analytical skills
- Demonstrate proactivity and ability to work with minimum supervision.
