Nursing Officers - 7 Positions at Kenya Ports Authority

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Carries out compressive efficient and effective quality nursing care services in the Authority’s clinics.
• Carries out Triaging by taking observations of vital signs such as TPRBP and documents patient care.
• Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements, documents nursing interventions and continuously evaluate patient care outcomes using the tool for systematic guide to client-centered care.
• Carries out procedures such as wound care services, ECG, Holter monitor and ambulatory blood pressure diagnostic services.
• Order and receives drugs and supplies for restocking from NOs office.
• Undertakes infection control practices in line with the Ministry of Health Guidelines in the nursing section.
• Compiles monthly and quarterly units reports and collate them for submission to the Senior Nursing Officer.
• Participates in clinical audit evaluation (Peer review) meetings in the nursing section for service improvement.
• Carries out drug administration, monitors outcomes and documents.
• Maintains accurate inventory for accountability of nursing supplies.
• Monitors infusions and blood transfusions in recovery wards
• Carries out total nursing care in the recovery wards such as assisted feeding including parenteral nutrition, skin care and elimination.
• Carries out hospital rounds to assess the quality care given to KPA in-patients in various hospitals and reports back for necessary intervention.
• Coordinates patients’ flow from triage and monitors for smooth running to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Recoups of commodities for HIV/AIDS, MCH/FP from MOH on time for continuity of care.

Job Specifications

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing or related Nursing Diploma from a recognized Institution.
• Registered with Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practicing License.
• ICT Skills.
• 3 years’ experience as Senior Nursing Assistant in a reputable organization.
• Decision-making skills.
• Good communication and counselling skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Patient Advocacy.

Behavioral Competencies.

• Time management skills.
• Professional ethics and values.
• Uphold Chapter 4 of the constitution of Kenya.
• Uphold Cap 257 Laws of Kenya – The Nurses Act.

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including: -

• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance certificate from the Higher Educations Loans Board
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission; and
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau