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- Nyeri County, Kenya
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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
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