Vacancy title:
OPD/Emergency Nurse

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
3rd Park Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 20 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Overview:

We are seeking skilled and compassionate OPD & Emergency Nurses to join our outpatient department team. The successful candidates will be responsible for triaging patients, providing high-quality nursing care, and supporting clinicians in delivering efficient outpatient services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform triage assessments, including vital signs and initial patient evaluations, to prioritize care.
• Provide nursing care and support to patients in the outpatient setting.
• Assist doctors and clinical officers during consultations, minor procedures, and treatments.
• Run outpatient clinics
• Handle and escalate outpatient emergencies
• Administer medications and dressings as prescribed.
• Document patient information accurately in medical records and triage forms.
• Educate patients on prescribed treatments, medication use, and follow-up care.
• Maintain infection prevention and safety protocols within OPD and triage areas.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and patient-friendly outpatient environment.
• Support patient flow by coordinating admissions, referrals, and discharges as needed.

Qualifications:

• Diploma- KRCHN or KRN/KRM or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
• At least 2 years’ nursing experience, preferably in outpatient/ or emergency settings.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS or trauma care training is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical knowledge in triage and outpatient care.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and counseling skills.
• Ability to assess patients quickly and make sound decisions under pressure.
• High level of professionalism, empathy, and teamwork.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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