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Nurse: Kilimani Children’s Clinic Limited

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Nairobi  

Published On: 19th, July 2023

Closes on: 28th, July 2023

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Job Description

Reporting to the Nurse in charge, the Nurses’ job exists to provide pediatric nursing services and health care to children from birth to late teens. The pediatric nurse will asses a child’s symptoms and medical history, provide initial care, administer prescribed medication and monitor the patient’s progress. The pediatric nurse will also provide support to families and work with them to address their concerns, fears, problems, and options.


Responsibilities:

    • Working with children and asking questions about their health for diagnosis and documenting patients’ symptoms and medical history for the doctor.
    • Assessing a child’s needs and providing initial care.
    • Identifying changes in children’s symptoms and intervening in emergency situations.
    • Participating in pain management for children.
    • Administering medications, drawing blood, and giving childhood vaccinations following age-appropriate guidelines.
    • Monitoring temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keeping accurate records.
    • Be able to dealing with the anxieties and demands of parents, and helping families to deal with their child’s illness or injury.
    • Remaining up to date on the latest developments, rules and regulations, drug therapies, equipment, and treatment procedures.

Requirements:

    • Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
    • Pediatric Nursing is an added advantage
    • Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
    • Valid Practice License as a Pediatric Nurse.
    • Must have a certificate course in life saving.
    • Proficiency in computer applications.
    • At least two (2) years working experience as a Nurse working with children in a busy health facility.

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Mambo Maithya

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