NCCK Jumuia Friends Hospital, Kaimosi Nursing Officers Jobs in Kenya

National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position in our Jumuia Hospital:

Nursing Officer, Jumuia Friends Hospital, Kaimosi

2  Positions

Ref: NO – JFHK

Reporting to: Medical Administrator

Job Responsibilities

• Maintenance of nursing records including nurse’s flow sheet, charts, consents, and initial assessment data for all assigned patients as per protocols.
• Maintains continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication with all departments, internal and external customers
• Collects and sends all relevant documents duly completed to ensure speedy referral  process.
• Will accompany all critical & helpless patients for any investigation procedures.
• Performs nursing procedures as per set protocols in the department.
• Imparts relevant health education to patients and families and documents of the same.
• Takes care of all dying patients, maintains seriousness and accompanies every dead body to the mortuary.
• Co-ordinate with the different doctors who have various slot timings
• Cleaning, disinfecting and complete arrangement of the OPD rooms.
• Render assistance to the consultants in way of taking vital signs and assisting in OPD Procedures
• Educating the patient about care at home and the importance of follow up care.
• Attends all in-service education programs and takes mandatory certification programs.
• Takes responsibility and accountability in professional advancement.
• Updates herself in special skills from time to time.
• Educates herself on any new procedure and equipment installed in her unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
• Registered by Nursing Council of Kenya
• Training in reproductive health and HIV/AIDS care

Relevant Experience

• 3 years working experience in a busy facility

Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (Click Here to Download), fill it out and send it via email to  recruitment@ncck.org before 5.00 p. m. on 23rd September 2014.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.