Paediatric Nurses- 6 Posts at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

V/FT/29/2023

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Receive, register, record and document children’s’ information and present the same to the Medical Officers at the unit. 
• Transfer referred children from unit for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from other units of the hospital. 
• Provide general nursing services and care to children in the hospital. 
• Identify changes in a child’s signs and symptoms and intervene in emergent situations 
• Serve as a child advocate 
• Analyze situations to anticipate pathophysiological problems and detect changes in status 
• Determine a child’s needs related to pain management 
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of children sections in the hospital. 
• Support Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in attending to children in the pediatric unit.
• Administer medication to children in the unit as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital. 
• Administer patient care and nursing to outpatients in the hospital. 
• Monitor patients’ progress in the unit, document the same for clear patient records and report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital. 
• Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling children with multiple of complex medical conditions in the units in the hospital. 

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Pediatric Specialized Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practice License. 
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• At least two (2) years working experience as a pediatric nurse in a reputable health facility.