University Nurse
JOB OBJECTIVE
- The
job holder will be responsible for will provide quality nursing services
including performing necessary procedures at the University.
Responsibilities
- Observe
patients’ vital signs, review and maintain patients’ records and reports
- Provision
of nursing care and health education to the patients as appropriate
- Ensure
hygiene and orderliness of the clinic environment
- Plan,
and implement through teamwork with other clinic staff to ensure health
awareness to the students through planned activities like health week, and
health talks
- Carry
out all nursing procedures professionally and ethically as per the
procedure manual
- Participate
in the student affairs functions as called upon by the supervisor
- Ensure
that all equipment are in good working condition, ensure timely
calibration and in case of malfunction, report to the maintenance team
promptly.
- Keep
inventory of all clinic equipment, linen, medical supplies and any other
university property at the clinic
- Ensure
compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements in relation to
nursing practice and enhance streamlined processes, patient experience and
overall nurse performance.
- Participate
in decision-making concerning patient care services, emergency response,
and non-clinical services and ensures that policies and procedures are
properly interpreted and applied.
- In
coordination with the clinic team, initiate disaster plans when necessary
in the event of a disaster, fire, or other emergencies within the clinic
or outside in which the department may be involved.
- Ensures
that the highest quality nursing care is provided to patients by leading
the improvement of the patient experience, and complaints handling.
- Any
other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
- The
candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Higher Diploma in
Nursing from an accredited Institution.
- Must
be registered as a nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- 5
years of experience in a similar position in a recognized academic
institution.
- Conversant
with HMS is an added advantage.
Other Skills & Competencies
- Communication
Skills
- Problem
Solving Skills
- Critical
Thinking
- Attention
to Details
- Team
Player
How to Apply
Interested candidates who
meet the above requirements should submit an application letter indicating
current and desired salary, a detailed CV including three referees, academic
and professional certificates, and a clear copy of your Kenya National ID
and iTax certificate via email to hrjobs@kcau.ac.ke by 20th November 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The subject of your email
should read: UNIVERSITY NURSE
Head of Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.0. Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
Website: www.kcau.ac.ke
