Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
V/FT/29/2023
Duties and Responsibilities
• Receive, register, record and document children’s’ information and present the same to the Medical Officers at the unit.
• Transfer referred children from unit for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from other units of the hospital.
• Provide general nursing services and care to children in the hospital.
• Identify changes in a child’s signs and symptoms and intervene in emergent situations
• Serve as a child advocate
• Analyze situations to anticipate pathophysiological problems and detect changes in status
• Determine a child’s needs related to pain management
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of children sections in the hospital.
• Support Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in attending to children in the pediatric unit.
• Administer medication to children in the unit as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
• Administer patient care and nursing to outpatients in the hospital.
• Monitor patients’ progress in the unit, document the same for clear patient records and report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
• Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling children with multiple of complex medical conditions in the units in the hospital.

Minimum Academic Qualifications
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Pediatric Specialized Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practice License.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least two (2) years working experience as a pediatric nurse in a reputable health facility.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers 

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Note that you must attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form and Practicing License ONLY when you apply online via the portal. The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 11th April 2023. 

Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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