Resident Nurse at Strathmore University

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent Clinical Nursing Care to patients.
• Continuous Development and updating of the Medical Centre’s policies, standards and procedures of nursing care as need may arise.
• Play an active role in Infection prevention and control (IPC).
• Prepare staff work schedules and Rota as well as assign available Nursing staff to specific areas of patient care.
• Coach and mentor other nurses in quality nursing care as well as other sections of clinical care.
• Uphold and maintain statutory regulations as required by the Nursing Council and the laws of Kenya.
• Ensure Patient confidentiality is upheld at all times.
• Safeguard all of the Centre’s records and information.
• Ensure accurate, proper and procedural documentation, record keeping and updating of HMIS software.
• Utilizing the available resources effectively for quality service delivery, desired patient outcomes and manage cost effectively.
• Actively participate in the medical Centre as well as University health and wellness activities.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned by the Director from time to time.

 Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registered nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya

Experience:

• At least 3 years Clinical Nursing experience in a similar position
• Registration by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• A valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and attention to detail skills
• Management training and experience in leadership position is an added advantage.

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

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 “Resident Nurse” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 4th February 2022.