University Nurse at KCA University (KCAU)

JOB OBJECTIVE

The job holder will be responsible for will provide quality nursing services including performing necessary procedures at the University.

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, 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 AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 AND COMPETENCIES

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