Nursing Officer at Pwani University

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.

The deadline for submitting applications is Monday 21st February 2022.