Locum Nurse at Strathmore University

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:

1. 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.
2. Provide health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings.
3. Monitor immunizations, manage communicable diseases, and assesse the University environment so as to prevent injury and ensure safety.
4. Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension.
5. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
6. Observe patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notify the Doctor of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
7. 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.