Senior Registered Nurse (Oncology)- 10 Posts at Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Senior Registered Nurse (Oncology) responsibilities include;
• Performing nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Providing direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Monitoring vitals of patients
• Coordinating the patient's care with all other providers.
• Providing education to patients, families, and significant others;
• Acting as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.
• Providing family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling.
• Following established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Training and guiding other nursing and support staff engaged in clinical activities; may participate in research and related activities.
• Explaining the treatments and answering questions for patients
• Providing information on resources for family members

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Registered Nurse for a minimum period of five (5) years or in a comparable position.
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• 2023 Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Proficiency in computer applications.