Openings at Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital

REF: MTRH/HR/01/08/2023

Job Purpose

• Implement the Nursing Act, Cap 257 of Revised Edition 2012 [1985]. Provide holistic,
• preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative health care services using the nursing process
• to meet health needs of clients/patients at the Hospital. Collaborate with other members of the
• health care team in providing health care interventions. Carry out research in nursing health
• care. Maintain nursing records and confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients.
• Provide safe patient care in a conducive environment.

Responsibilities

Nursing Officer Responsibilities include:

• Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual;
• Performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings;
• Assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client/patient;
• Creating and maintaining a safe nursing environment for client/patient;
• Carrying out clinical audits to improve client/patient care;
• Collaborating and maintaining effective working relationship among interdisciplinary
• teams to support client/patients and their families;
• Documenting interventions and nursing outcomes;
• Conducting a community health risk assessment and providing outcome based interventions;
• Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health conditions/care;
• Following up on convalescing patients referred from other facilities for continuity of care;
• Conducting assessment of hospital health needs, plan, implement interventions and preparing periodic reports;
• Conducting occupational health needs assessment, planning, implementing, evaluating,
• making recommendations and preparing periodic reports; and
• Conducting desk review, collecting data and implementing recommendations of the findings for improvement of nursing care.

Minimum Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• 2023 Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Must have worked for a minimum period of five (5) years.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Target setting
• Planning and organizing the job
• High standards of professional ethics
• Administrative and supervisory skills
• Responsive, prompt and effective provision of services
• Effective communication skills
• Influencing persuasion and negotiation
• Team player
• Proactive

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REF: MTRH/HR/02/08/2023

Job Purpose:

• Implement the Nursing Act, Cap 257 revised edition 2012(1985). Provide and coordinate holistic, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative health care services using the nursing process to meet health needs of clients/patients at the Hospital.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team in providing health care interventions.
• Carry out research in nursing health care. Maintain nursing records and confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients. Provide safe patient care in a conducive environment.

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.

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Responsibilities

Nursing Officer Responsibilities include:

• Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual;
• Performing a comprehensive physical examination within various settings;
• Assessing, formulating, planning and implementing evidence-based nursing care for client/patient;
• Creating and maintaining a safe nursing environment for client/patient;
• Carrying out clinical audits to improve client/patient care;
• Collaborating and maintaining effective working relationship among interdisciplinary
• teams to support client/patients and their families;
• Documenting interventions and nursing outcomes;
• Conducting a community health risk assessment and providing outcome based interventions;
• Participating in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans;
• Maintaining records on patients/clients personal and health conditions/care;
• Following up on convalescing patients referred from other facilities for continuity of care;
• Conducting assessment of hospital health needs, plan, implement interventions and preparing periodic reports;
• Conducting occupational health needs assessment, planning, implementing, evaluating, making recommendations and preparing periodic reports; and
• Conducting desk review, collecting data and implementing recommendations of the findings for improvement of nursing care.

Minimum Requirements

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or midwifery or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• 2023 Valid practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Must have worked for a minimum period of five (5) years.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

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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.

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Responsibilities

• Senior Registered Nurse (Accident & Emergency) responsibilities include;
• Quickly and accurately assess patient care needs
• Working collaboratively with doctors and staff to provide exceptional care
• Performing all requested diagnostic tests
• Diagnosing and developing treatment plans collaboratively with doctors and staff
• Managing multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually
• Complying with all legal and safety requirements at all times
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment
• Working at maximum efficiency without compromising quality of care
• Abiding by all hospital rules and regulations
• Acting in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure
• Monitoring coworkers and voice concerns to minimize errors
• Providing follow up care instructions to patients and make necessary referrals
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient charts
• Attending required trainings and continuing education events

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/MentalHealth and Psychiatric from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Accident and Emergency Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• 2023 practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

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Job Purpose

• Implement the Nursing Act, Cap 257 revised edition 2012(1985). Provide holistic, preventive,
• curative, rehabilitative and palliative health care services using the nursing process to meet
• health needs of clients/patients pre-mature, injured or ill newborn to promote their health and
• lively procedures at the Hospital. Collaborate with other members of the health care team in providing health care interventions. Carry out research in Neonatal nursing health care. Maintain nursing records and confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients. Provide safe patient care in a conducive environment.

Responsibilities

• Senior Registered Nurse (Neonatal) responsibilities include;
• Providing care for infants immediately after birth
• Preparing and checking medications. 
• Managing baby’s fluids. 
• Recording observations and documenting baby's care. 
• Initiating appropriate basic resuscitation in an emergency situation
• Overseeing the care of infant patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit(NICU)
• Troubleshooting and maintaining NICU equipment
• Consulting with parents/guardians on aftercare and long-term health management for infants
• Educating new parents on basic infant care including breastfeeding, hygiene and safety
• Performing tests ordered by the obstetrician or nurse practitioner and evaluate the results.

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 Psychiatric from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• 2023 practising license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

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Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities and duties for Registered Nurse entails;
• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions, evaluating patient’s nursing care plans and preparing periodic reports.
• Maintaining accurate, complete Health care records and reports.
• Diagnosing common health conditions;
• Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Integrated Management of Adolescents and Adulthood illnesses (IMAI), immunization and reproductive health, providing health education and counseling to patients/clients on identified health needs.
• Administering medication to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
• Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans.
• Referring patients and clients appropriately
• Providing and coordinating patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, provide advise and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Reading and interpreting patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
• Consulting with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
• Counseling and educating patients and their families on treatment plans
• Changing wound dressings and care for other treatment options
• Directing and supervising nurses, nurse assistants and nurse aides
• Ensuring a tidy and safe clinical environment;
• Identifying occupational health needs
• Research ways to improve healthcare processes and patient outcomes
• Collecting and Compiling Data
• Implementing recommendations from research findings for improvement of care.

Minimum Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in a busy Hospital with at least two hundred (200) bed capacity.
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• 2023 Valid practising license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Proficiency in computer applications.