This position ensures that operating room standards are upheld by implementing and enforcing policies and procedures which contribute to patient safety, good physiological and behavioral response .
Patient safety to include good physiological and behavioral response
Plan nursing care activities, implementation and supervision within the operating theatreDocument all activities carried out in the operating roomEnsuring proper functioning instruments, equipment and machines for use within the operating theatrePeriodical review of instrument trays for appropriatenessProper use of materials and items.Maintenance of sterility.Infection prevention and control
Ensure IPC guidelines and SOPs are provided to the unitsProvide sterile equipment and consumables in operating theatres Provide facilities for hand hygieneEnsure proper waste managementEnsure aseptic techniques are practiced in operating theatres.Training and capacity Building
Conduct CMES to the health staff on IPC and basic perioperative SOPSTrain Auxiliary Nurses on basic perioperative management and general Nursing while in TheatreParticipate in the weekly program CMEs and Clinical audits.Coordination of theatre activities and collaborative working with other health departments
Ensuring theatre schedules and lists of patients are completed by availing all items requiredTimely ordering of supplies-both pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticalsRoutine fumigation of operating room by the community/Public health programEnsure routine servicing of machines and equipment by the medical engineering department.Monitoring and Evaluation
Compile weekly and Monthly reports submitting to the M&E department.Human Resources
Together with the departmental in charge plan coverage of the support staffParticipate in performance management of the support staff in theatre Participate in recruitment, onboarding and training of departmental staff including support staff.Client Feeback and Responsiveness
Information sharing: Regularly share and discuss timely, accurate and relevant information with communities about; access and eligibility to services, expected staff behavior, and community feedback, safeguarding mechanisms and how to use them
Feedback Collection and reporting: Promote formal feedback mechanisms to capture, monitor, respond to, and act on feedback and complaints from communities by documenting feedback received from the community through informal interactions, observations, and focus group discussions. Reporting community needs, preferences, and feedback to managers and client responsiveness focal persons.
Minimum Qualifications:Diploma in Registered Community Health NursingRegistered by the Nursing Council of Kenya Possess a valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya .Should have served as a registered nurse for a minimum period of 2 years.Essential Personal Attributes
Dignity, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountable and Confidentiality.Application Deadline 29th May 2025.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.