LOCUM NURSE – HEALTH SERVICES
The job holder will be responsible for providing quality nursing services at the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and triage accordingly.
- Effective record-keeping and documentation; keep clear and accurate patient records of assessments and interventions undertaken.
- Provide health education to patients as appropriate; monitor patients’ conditions and assess the best possible care and advice.
- Maintain excellent hygiene and safety in the facility.
- Work within and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic patient care.
- 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 is in good working condition and ensure timely calibration. In case of malfunction, report it to the maintenance team promptly.
- Advocate for the health and well-being of patients; actively listen to their concerns/needs and resolve or report accordingly.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements related to nursing practice, adhering to established care and standards of practice.
- Participate in decision-making concerning patient care services, and ensure that policies and procedures are properly interpreted and applied.
- Handle medical emergencies well and promptly at triage.
- Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
- Assess, plan, implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient care.
- Provide emergency care in line with stipulated guidelines.
- Assist in medical surgical procedures as per stipulated guidelines.
- Order, perform and utilise laboratory and diagnostic findings to make sound clinical decisions/judgments in patient care according to relevant protocols and guidelines.
- Prescribe selected drugs and administer any other prescribed medication to patients as per guidelines.
- Conduct and utilise research findings to improve quality care.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications And Experience
- At least a Diploma in nursing from an accredited/recognised institution.
- 3 years work experience in an accredited health facility/academic institution.
- Be registered and have a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Knowledge of Hospital Management System (HMS) will be an added advantage.
Other Skills And Competencies
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask.
- Compassionate with good communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork.
- Computer literate.