Pwani University Nurse

Nursing Officer Job, Nursing Kenya Jobs 2022, 

REF: PU/ADV/02/09/2022

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF NURSING OFFICER GRADE A

This is an entry position to this cadre and appointment is on temporary or permanent terms; or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age, citizenship and any other reason.

Qualifications

The candidate must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) or equivalent from a recognised institution.

 In addition, applicants must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).

Experience

• Applicants must have served for a minimum of one (1) year post internship in a busy Government/ private institution with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness, dedication to duty, and compliance to confidentiality and deadlines.
• In addition the candidate should show active involvement in International/Continental/Regional /National/ Local/Community activities.

Responsibilities

• Attending to patients
• Counseling and taking care of patients in the unit
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
• Assisting in record keeping of patients
• Providing health education to patients
• Assisting in making requisitions for supplies and equipment
• Administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
• Accompany patients during emergencies
• Any other duty as assigned by the immediate supervisor

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above position.

Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,

The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Application should also include an up to date CV, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials.
Candidates with foreign qualifications Must submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education.
Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday 25th February 2022. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.

Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification