Posted: 2026-10-14 15:09:11  Deadline: October 26, 2026   Full-time   Salary: Confidential

Halisi Family Hospital is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for the position of Registered Nurses with Theatre Experience in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya. The successful candidates will provide high-quality clinical care and physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and their families. They will work mainly in the Maternity, General and Surgical Wards and in Theatre, with hands-on theatre experience being a requirement.

Position Details

Position: Registered Nurses with Theatre Experience.
Organisation: Halisi Family Hospital.
Location: Near Total Kitengela, Yukos, Nairobi-Namanga Road, Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya.
Application Deadline: October 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Email: halisifamilyhospital@gmail.com.

Summary of the Role

Registered Nurses will provide high-quality clinical care and compassionate support to patients and their families. Successful candidates must have hands-on theatre experience. Key duties and responsibilities include:

Maintain the highest standards of patient care by following hospital treatment protocols and guidelines and collaborating with doctors and multidisciplinary teams to achieve patient care goals.
Ensure an outstanding client experience through perioperative assessments, nursing care planning, implementation of nursing interventions, and monitoring and evaluation of patient care.
Administer medication and perform medical procedures in accordance with established nursing guidelines and protocols.
Follow up on investigations and procedures ordered by doctors in outpatient services and during ward rounds.
Carry out and supervise pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative activities, ensuring that instruments, equipment and supplies are sterile, functional and readily available for scheduled operations and emergencies.
Support surgeons and surgical teams as a scrub nurse and circulating nurse during various surgical procedures.
Implement strict sterilisation, asepsis and infection prevention protocols before, during and after operations, maintaining current knowledge of sterile techniques.
Conduct accurate surgical counts of instruments, sponges and needles before, during and after procedures.
Ensure proper handling, labelling and timely dispatch of surgical specimens to the laboratory.
Maintain accurate patient records, complete clinical documentation and file charts, X-ray films and laboratory results while protecting confidential information.
Maintain timely perioperative documentation, including the theatre register, complete theatre charge sheets for each patient and enter relevant data into the HMIS.
Direct or schedule patients to relevant clinics and services, facilitate admission and discharge processes, and coordinate referral plans.
Assist in ordering, storing and controlling surgical equipment and supplies to ensure efficient use of resources.
Support financial objectives through efficient resource utilization, correct use of medical equipment and timely billing for services provided.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Update inventories daily and ensure the maintenance and availability of medical equipment in the hospital.
Prepare and present regular nursing reports professionally and on time.
Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
Prepare for and participate in health talks, presentations and continuing medical education (CME) events.
Participate in clinical governance audits.
The In-charge shall develop comprehensive nurses' duty rosters to ensure 24-hour coverage.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution, including KRCHN, KRN or BScN.
Minimum of four (4) years of nursing experience, including at least two (2) years of progressive experience in a busy operating theatre setting.
Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and a valid Nursing Practice License.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
A Higher Diploma in Peri-operative Nursing will be an added advantage.
Valid competency in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ETAT+ and EmONC will be an added advantage.

Competencies Required

Excellent clinical acumen.
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective listening, oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Empathy towards patients of all ages.
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Problem-solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
Analytical and decision-making skills.
Report writing and presentation skills.
Commitment to personal development, improvement and learning.

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants should email the following documents to halisifamilyhospital@gmail.com, indicating Registered Nurses with Theatre Experience as the email subject. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on October 26, 2026.

A one-page cover letter addressed to Human Resource, detailing how your skills and experience meet the job specifications. Applicants should indicate their current and expected remuneration.
A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the names and contact details of three professional references.
Copies of testimonials, certificates and any other supporting documents.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through official communication channels. Halisi Family Hospital does not request documents beyond those stated in the job advertisement or any payment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Application Email: halisifamilyhospital@gmail.com.

Data Protection Notice

Halisi Family Hospital is committed to protecting the privacy of all job applicants. Personal information provided in connection with an application will be used solely for recruitment purposes. By submitting an application, applicants consent to the processing of their personal data in accordance with the hospital's Data Protection Policy and the Data Protection Act, 2019.