Workplace Nurse

About the role

Career Directions Limited (CDL) is hiring a full-time Nurse in Thika. The role promotes, protects and maintains the health, safety and wellbeing of employees through clinical care, health surveillance, prevention of workplace illness and injury, and support for occupational health and safety compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat employees and their dependents, dispense drugs and provide primary workplace clinical care including first aid, emergency response and management of minor illnesses and injuries
• Maintain health records, submit health reports, order drugs and account for them
• Provide MCH/FP services and antenatal clinics
• Train employees on health and safety topics such as first aid, ergonomics, hygiene and emergency preparedness
• Promote workplace health and wellness through health education, preventive programmes and lifestyle-improvement initiatives
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care for employees needing specialist assessment
• Assist clinical officers and doctors in health procedures and medical examinations

Required profile

• Minimum Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN)
• Valid practicing license issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
• At least 3 years of experience in a comparable role in a busy organisation or clinic
• Experience in HIV/AIDS programmes
• Certification in Mental Health Awareness

Required skills

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication, critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork
• Time management, adaptability and a positive attitude