Nursing Officer

at St. Luke’s Orthopaedic Hospital
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted February 5, 2021
Category Health Care / Medical
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate, complete healthcare reports and records for all patients.
  • Administer medications to patients and monitor them for side effects and reactions.
  • Record patients’ vital signs and medical information.
  • Monitor, report and record patients’ progress, symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
  • Order and evaluate diagnostic tests in liaison with doctors to identify and assess patient’s condition.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate patient care plans.
  •  Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
  • Assess and plan nursing care requirements including treatment plans, operating medical equipment.
  •  Treat medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes, car accidents and burns as well as recover post-operative patients.
  • Plan and conduct community health activities.
  •  Conduct minor theatre procedures as per your license and Nursing Council guidelines.
  • Bill patients for all services given.
  • Ensure that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment are in good working condition.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN).
  • Basic Life Support /Advanced Cardiac Life Support and any other specialty certification will be an added advantage.
  • Over Two years’ experience in a Medical / Surgical setting in a busy medical institution.
  • Valid practicing license.
  • Excellent customer care, communication and public relations skills.
  •  Professional, friendly attitude.
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