Nurse Job at Africa Nazarene University

The holder of this position will be reporting to the Clinical Officer in- Charge and will be required on a part time basis, in the evening from 4.00 – 8.30 pm to provide nursing care to patients, attend to medical emergencies, accompany referred patients and administer prescribed medications.

He/she will ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out in accordance with nursing standards.

Nurse Job Key Responsibilities

• Treat patients and observation of vital signs.
• Maintain medical records
• Observe and monitor patients’ conditions.
• Offer medical advice to clients
• Assist in surgical procedures and dressing of wounds
• Referral (where necessary) of medical emergencies
• Accompany patients to hospitals upon referral.
• General housekeeping of the clinic – maintaining proper hygiene standards
• Assist in preparation/pre-packaging of first aid kits.
• Administering drugs as needed
• Assist in monthly stock take
• Billing and sending of monthly insurance invoices.

Qualifications for the Nurse Job

• Diploma in Nursing from an accredited medical training institution
• Kenya Registered Nurse/Kenya Registered Community Nurse
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
• 3 years’ proven experience in a busy health Centre, Level 4 or Mission Hospital
  (Preference will be given to a candidate with experience in a university setting)

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and counselling skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications