Senior Registered Nurse (Oncology) Job Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital- 10 Posts
Senior Registered Nurse (Oncology) Job, Current Nursing Jobs In Kenya,
REF: MTRH/HR/02/08/2023
Job Purpose:
- Implement the Nursing Act, Cap 257 revised edition 2012(1985). Provide and coordinate holistic, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative health care services using the nursing process to meet health needs of clients/patients at the Hospital.
- Collaborate with other members of the health care team in providing health care interventions.
- Carry out research in nursing health care. Maintain nursing records and confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients. Provide safe patient care in a conducive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Senior Registered Nurse (Oncology) responsibilities include;
- Performing nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
- Providing direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
- Monitoring vitals of patients
- Coordinating the patient’s care with all other providers.
- Providing education to patients, families, and significant others;
- Acting as an information resource to students, health care professionals, patients, and the public.
- Providing family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling.
- Following established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Training and guiding other nursing and support staff engaged in clinical activities; may participate in research and related activities.
- Explaining the treatments and answering questions for patients
- Providing information on resources for family members
Minimum Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
- Served in the grade of Registered Nurse for a minimum period of five (5) years or in a comparable position.
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution.
- Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- 2023 Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
How To Apply
The successful candidates will still be entitled to applicable allowances to these grades
Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications, Curriculum Vitae, copies of Certificates, Testimonials, email and telephone contacts of three (3) letters from referees whom two (2) must be from profession to https://portal.mtrh.go.ke/careers by Friday 1st September, 2023 not later than 5.00pm
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer Promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging. Persons Living with Disability (PWDs) and other Minority groups are encouraged to apply
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital DOES NOT charge fee at any stage of the Recruitment Process.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
Equally, only Candidates who are successful in the interviews will be contacted and through official letters.
Full applications must be uploaded/submitted latest Friday 1st September, 2023 by 5.00p.m
. Late applications will NOT be considered
