Registered Nurse (Neonatal) at Kiambu County Government

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bea kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing. Kenya Registered Midwifery, from a recognized institution:
• Be a holder of a Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing;
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with a valid practicing license;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a high-volume NICU;
• Current PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support) certificate a plus;
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certificate preferred;
• Up-to-date knowledge of NICU equipment, such as a ventilator, incubator, and feeding pumps;
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment:
• A caring and compassionate attitude towards new parents and their infants;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution;
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications: and
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer medications as prescribed by attending NICU and pediatric physicians;
• Maintain and calibrate NICU/pediatric equipment for patient safety and support:
• Connect intravenous lines to administer medication and extract samples;
• Evaluate and oversee patients in the NICU/pediairic ward and report any changes in condition to supervisors;
• Communicate with parents/quardians the plan of care and scope of treatment:
• Consult with physicians and other nurses on plan of care, progress, and prognosis:
• Monitor the health of infants suffering from medical issues relating to birth, such as prematurity or congenital defects;
• Providing treatment and administering medication as prescribed by the NICU/pediatric physician;
• Documenting patient history;
• Running and maintaining the equipment in the NICU/pediatric ward:
• Educate new parents on the care of their new infant; for example, breastfeeding; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.