Nurse job at Uganda Christian University (UCU)

About the Organization

Uganda Christian University (UCU) is a private, Christian university located in Mukono, Uganda. Founded in 1997, it is one of the top-ranked universities in Uganda, and is accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including business, computer science, education, law, medicine, and theology.

Job Description

. Perform nursing procedures for example; wound dressing, ear syringing, cannulation, bed making, damp dusting, sterilization, drug administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assessing and planning nursing care for in- patients.
Taking vital observations that is temperature, blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, BMI on daily basis.
Alerting the Doctors on any unique concerns or complaint regarding patients.
Perform nursing procedures for example; wound dressing, ear syringing, cannulation, bed making, damp dusting, sterilization, drug administration.

Emergency response together with ambulance driver.
Report writing and documentation.
Ensure safety and proper keeping of clinic equipment
Participate in all health promotion activities & Continuous Medical Education.
Any other official duties as may be assigned by the Head Nurse or Director Medical Services.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

Must hold a Diploma in General Nursing or Registered Nurse/Midwife from a recognized institution of learning;
A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing will be an added advantage.
Must have at least two (2) years working experience in a hospital or registered health centre setting;

Must be available to work on a rotational 24-hour shift as may be scheduled by the Head Nurse;
Must be polite and able to deal with all those who visit AGHC i.e. staff, students etc;
Must be a Committed Christian of high integrity and able to maintain strictest confidentiality.