General Nurse Job KUTRRH

General Nurse Job, Kenyan Nursing Jobs 2023,

University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Health, registered under Legal Notice Number 4 of the State Corporations Act Cap 446. The Hospital seeks to engage qualified staff on a short- term contract for the positions listed below. Applicants must demonstrate diligence, commitment and a positive attitude.

GENERAL NURSE V/ST/11/2023 – 1 POST                                                          

Job Purpose

The role of a General Nurse is to deliver high-quality patient care across various healthcare settings by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions while ensuring patient safety, comfort and optimal outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative health care services using nursing procedures to meet health needs of clients/patients;
• Maintain nursing   records   and   confidentiality   of   information   relating   to patients/clients;
• Provide safe patient care in a conducive environment;
• Transfer referred patients from unit for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from other units of the
• Provide general nursing services and care to patients in the
• Support Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in attending to
• Administer medication to patients as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical
• Monitor and document patients’ progress and report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the
• Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling patients with multiple or complex medical
• Ensure that the nursing areas of the Hospital are clean and tidy complying with sanitation standards of the
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned in the area of health

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Valid practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya
• Proficiency in computer
• Expertise in nursing principles, practices, and procedures, demonstrating a strong foundation of nursing
• Proficient in clinical skills such as patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and other nursing
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,

Key Competencies

• Compassionate and empathetic approach in providing patient care, fostering a trusting and supportive relationship with
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling clear and concise communication with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, promoting coordinated and holistic patient
• Adherence to ethical and professional standards, ensuring patient confidentiality, privacy, and maintaining professional

How to Apply

Online Application Process

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER].

Note that you must attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Filled Application Form, and Practicing License ONLY when you apply online via the portal, all in PDF format.

Download: Job descriptions for Short Term Jobs June 2023 jobs

Download: Job Application Form

If your background and competencies match the job descriptions, apply online now: https://careers.kutrrh.go.ke/

Physical Application Process

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Please note that you have to attach the Application Form, Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Practicing License ONLY when you apply to the address below:

The Chief Executive Officer

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO

Nairobi Kenya

The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 7^th July 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, including.

• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (for university graduates only)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the KRA
• Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
• A report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau

Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY