Nursing Job at OGRA Foundation

Overall Job Function:

The role of the Nurse is to ensure nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients

Nurse Job Key Responsibilities

• Regulates and monitors patient flow and progress by preparing clients for examination, setting up examination rooms, and assisting other health care providers with procedures.
• Administering drugs and dressings to patients.
• Assess vital signs, administers injections and performs minor procedures on patients.
• Recording patients’ details in the patients register.
• Ensure that examination and post-clinic rooms or other areas are cleaned to maintain a safe, therapeutic, and hygienic environment;
• Ensure adequate supplies are available and that equipment is in working order.

Minimum Qualifications for the Nurse Job

• Diploma in Registered Nursing from a recognized institution and in possession of a registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Must have at least one year’s experience in a busy health facility.
• Knowledge on HIV/AIDS care and treatment added advantage.
• Must be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work in challenging environments and under pressure.
• Demonstrated skills in records management.
• Should be ready and able to work in a rural set up.