Nursing Officer at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

GRADE KPC 7

Job Ref No. KPC/ADVT/03/2020
 
Job specification 

• Carry out nursing activities including attending to patients in the observation room, escorting patients in the ambulance etc.
• Assist the Clinical Officer in carrying out the duties at the clinic. 
• Monitor the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy to ensure the safe and effective use of medication. 
• Administer treatment in the Clinic as per instructions e.g. injections. 
• Provide counseling on, family planning, HIV management and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) services. 
• Offer maternal child health care services.
• Participate in the prevention and treatment of endemic diseases 
• Examine and refer complicated cases to Clinical Officers and approve referrals to hospitals for specializes medical management.
• Provide emotional and psychological support and information to patients and their families 
• Provide first aid, assist in routine medical examinations, give advice on health matters and maintain sickness and accident records 
• Provide guidance to patients and families about treatment and care.  

Person specification 

• Diploma in Registered Community Health Nursing
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience.
• Valid practicing license with Nursing Council of Kenya. 
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• Demonstrated competence in work performance.  

 Key Skills and Competencies 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills 
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations pertaining to the care of patients. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information obtained in the course of work. 
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in nursing through continuing professional education programmes.