Nurse- Thika Campus (One Position)

Nurse

Reporting To

Head, University Health Centre

Qualifications

Option 1

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized academic institution.
• At least 3 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
• Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.

Option 2

• Higher Diploma in Nursing from a recognized academic institution.
• Must be registered as a Nurse with the Nursing Council.
• At least 5 years’ experience at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, health education, and counselling to patients in line with established clinical guidelines.
• Assist in meeting patients’ basic care needs, including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and general comfort.
• Monitor, record, and interpret patients’ vital signs, and maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records and reports.
• Identify changes in patients’ conditions and promptly escalate complex or critical cases to the Chief Clinical Officer or relevant clinician.
• Assist medical officers and clinicians during clinical procedures, including specimen collection, administration of medication, and intravenous therapy.
• Carry out approved nursing procedures such as wound dressing, bed bathing, and basic patient care, referring complex cases as appropriate.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of all patient records in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise nursing care activities within the assigned unit to ensure quality service delivery.
• Ensure availability, proper storage, and inventory control of medical supplies and consumables.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and infection prevention standards within the ward/health facility environment.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.