Nursing Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has been in existence for more than a century, having been established in the early 1900s to cater for the health needs of workers at the then port town of Kisumu. Since then it has grown to become the referral hospital serving County, Sub-county, and private hospitals in more than 10 Counties in the Western Kenya region with a population of more than 10 million people. The inception of JOOTRH was highly influenced by the high presence of malaria and other diseases in then Port Florence, which necessitated the creation of a facility to cater for the black population. Due to racial segregation, reminiscent of the colonial era, Victoria Hospital was established in 1932 to cater for the white population. The hospital, having been commissioned in 1969, has seen a lot of development by the Kenyan government, and now the county government providing more funds to improve the in-patient capacity and out-patient facilities to its present state. The Victoria Hospital was initially left to the Catholic Church by the colonial government, but later reverted to the government and is currently the amenity wing of JOOTRH.

JOB SUMMARY

Minimum QualificationsDiploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institutionRegistration and valid practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)Post-basic training or experience in Nephrology/Dialysis Nursing is an added advantageRequired CompetenciesStrong clinical assessment and critical thinking skillsAbility to work in high-pressure and emergency situationsGood communication and interpersonal skillsAttention to detail and adherence to clinical protocolsTeamwork and professionalism

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide specialized nursing care to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.Prepare, initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis procedures.Assess patients before, during, and after dialysis and document clinical findings accurately.Monitor vital signs, fluid balance, electrolyte status, and patient response to treatment.Administer prescribed medications and intravenous therapies in accordance with protocols.Provide care and maintenance of vascular access (AV fistula, grafts, and dialysis catheters).Identify, manage, and promptly report dialysis-related complications and emergencies.Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control practices within the renal unit.Operate and perform basic troubleshooting of dialysis machines and related equipment.Educate patients and caregivers on renal disease management, dialysis care, and lifestyle modification.Maintain accurate patient records using approved nursing documentation tools and HMIS.Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and renal unit meetings.Supervise, mentor, and guide junior nursing staff, students, and interns as assigned.Uphold professional ethics, patient confidentiality, and data protection standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Nursing, Accident prevention, Admission and discharge of client, Bathing and showering residents

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree