Reporting To: Nursing Services Manager
Basic job summary: This position will be responsible for providing general nursing care to patients in the Strathmore University Medical Centre while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, quality care and professionalism.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Doctor/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
Provide health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings.
Monitor immunizations, manage communicable diseases, and assesse the University environment so as to prevent injury and ensure safety.
Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Observe patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notify the Doctor of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal, assess condition of patient and respond appropriately.
Maintain accurate, detailed patient’s reports and records
Minimum Requirements:
Core qualifications
A minimum of Diploma in Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution
Registered nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya
At least three years working experience in a quality care delivery clinic/center.
Excellent Knowledge of Nursing operations and procedures
Competencies and Attributes
Integrity and high professional standard
Commitment to duty
Good oral and written communication skill
Very adept at handling people
Health promotion and maintenance
Attention to detail
Work Environment: This role is based at the Strathmore University Medical Centre.
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Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Locum Nurse” or “Dental Assistant” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 20th January 2021.Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.
Apply via :
recruitment@strathmore.edu
