Nursing Officer
Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
Date Posted | February 5, 2021 |
Category |
Health Care / Medical
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Job Type |
Full-time
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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.