Registered Nurse II- (Palliative Nursing) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Nurse In-Charge in the area of deployment, the position holder will be responsible for the following:

• Delivering palliative care services that are tailored to each patient.
• Promoting and supporting patient and family autonomy in decisions affecting symptom control and quality of life.
• Responding to symptom control issues promptly, evaluating interventions with fellow nurse and multidisciplinary team members as appropriate, and adjust as required.
• Evaluating care outcomes and documenting as required.
• Completing a holistic assessment of needs in collaboration with the patient.
• Developing and implementing a tailored, appropriate care plan in consultation with the patient and family e.g., discharge planning, expected outcomes.
• Creating an environment where the patient and their family are actively supported and empowered to participate in their care.
• Facilitating the provision of psychological and spiritual care.
• Facilitating provision of counselling services on end-stage disease process and educating patients and families on the next steps.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)/Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN) from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Palliative Nursing, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) will be an added advantage.
• Registration by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license as a Palliative Nurse from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.