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

1. 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.
2. In addition the candidate should show active involvement in International/Continental/Regional /National/ Local/Community activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Attending to patients
2. Counseling and taking care of patients in the unit
3. Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
4. Assisting in record keeping of patients
5. Providing health education to patients
6. Assisting in making requisitions for supplies and equipment
7. Administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
8. Inspect the facilities and to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
9. Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
10. Accompany patients during emergencies
11. Any other duty as assigned by the immediate supervisor

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