Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

REF: V/LC/12/2022

Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Nursing Officer, the Oncology Nurses’ job exists to provide nursing services and patient care to cancer patients and provide nursing research and training at the KUTRRH.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Receive, register, record and document patients’ information and present the same to the Medical Officers at the unit.
• Create individualized care plans on patient under their supervision and care.
• Recognize and treat cancer-related issues.
• Chart the patient’s response to treatment and medication.
• Caring for patients diagnosed with cancer both inpatient and outpatient
• Offering education and support to patients’ families regarding treatment expectations.
• Administering chemotherapy.
• Managing chemotherapy side effects.
• Monitor patients’ progress in the unit, document the same for clear patient records and report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution
• Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing from a recognized institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practice License as an Oncology Nurse.
• Must have a Certificate in a course in life saving.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least two (2) years working experience as an Oncology Nurse in reputable health facility.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital on www.locum.kutrrh.go.ke to apply


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