Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital General Nurse Jobs in Kenya

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital General Nurse Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

The role of a General Nurse is to deliver high-quality patient care across various healthcare
settings by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions while ensuring patient safety, comfort and optimal outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide holistic, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative health care services using nursing procedures to meet health needs of clients/patients;

Maintain nursing records and confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients;

Provide safe patient care in a conducive environment;

Transfer referred patients from unit for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from other units of the hospital.

Provide general nursing services and care to patients in the hospital.

Support Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in attending to patients.

Administer medication to patients as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical Specialists.

Monitor and document patients’ progress and report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.

Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling patients with multiple or complex medical conditions.

Ensure that the nursing areas of the Hospital are clean and tidy complying with sanitation standards of the hospital.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned in the area of health care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or equivalent

qualification from a recognized institution.

Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya

Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya

Proficiency in computer applications.

Expertise in nursing principles, practices, and procedures, demonstrating a strong foundation of nursing knowledge.

Proficient in clinical skills such as patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and other nursing interventions.

Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Key Competencies

Compassionate and empathetic approach in providing patient care, fostering a trusting and supportive relationship with patients.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling clear and concise communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, promoting coordinated and holistic patient care.

Adherence to ethical and professional standards, ensuring patient confidentiality,
privacy, and maintaining professional boundaries

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital General Nurse Jobs in Kenya

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