Job Description
NURSING OFFICER GRADE A 1 POSITION REF: PU/ADV/02/09/2022
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF NURSING OFFICER GRADE A
This is an entry position to this cadre and appointment is on temporary or permanent terms; or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason.
Academic Qualification
The candidate must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or equivalent from a recognised institution.
In addition, applicants must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
Experience
Applicants must have served for a minimum of one (1) year post internship in a busy Government/ private institution with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness, dedication to duty, and compliance to confidentiality and deadlines.
In addition the candidate should show active involvement in International/Continental/Regional
/National/ Local/Community activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Attending to patients
• Counseling and taking care of patients in the unit
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Assisting in record keeping of patients
• Providing health education to patients
• Assisting in making requisitions for supplies and equipment
• Administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
• Accompany patients during emergencies
• Any other duty as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Skills and Knowledge
Applicants should possess the following skills and knowledge.
• Organisational skills
• Patient care management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team work skills
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Analytical ability