Locum Nurse

DUTIES AND 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, implement through teamwork with other clinic staff to ensure health awareness to the students through planned activities like health week, 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 enhancing streamlined processes, patient experience and overall nurse performance.
Participate in decision-making concerning patient care services, emergency response, 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 emergency 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 AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate must have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.
3 years’ experience in a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Communication Skills.
Problem Solving Skills.
Critical Thinking.
Attention to Details.
Team Player.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter a detailed CV, academic certificates and three references via email to hrjobs@kca.ac.ke by 18th March 2022.Subject of your email should read: LOCUM NURSE

Apply via :

hrjobs@kca.ac.ke