Nurse at Kisii National Polytechnic

Reports To: Dean of Students

This position is responsible for assessing patients and clients through provision of appropriate healthcare services in the institution.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement nursing interventions and evaluate patients’ outcome.
• Examine, diagnose and treat patients in the Clinic.
• Regulate and monitor patient flow and progress by preparing patients for examination and assisting the clinical officer with procedure.
• Administer prescriptions as may be directed by the clinical officer and perform minor treatment procedures to patients.
• Keep and maintain records of patient conditions to be used as future reference point for treatment of the patient.
• Keep records of issuance of drugs to patients as a basis for subsequent requisitions
• Ensure tidiness of the clinic/dispensary to foster good hygiene and good working conditions.
• Sterilize medical tools and equipment to avoid infection.
• Ensure appropriate referral of patients in cases that require advanced treatment.
• Ensure proper disposal of used tools such as syringes and medicine to mitigate accidents.
• Prepare requisition list of medicine and medical tools for review by the clinical officer.
• Provide first aid services to a patient in cases of emergencies. Supervise cleaning of the workshop to promote general cleanliness of the clinic and equipment and provide a conducive environment for provision of health services.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).
• Must be registered by nursing council of Kenya.
• Proficiency in Computer skills
• At least three years’ experience in a relevant field.