Registered Nurse (RN)

All employees of CURE are expected to support and embody the following Core Values:

• Being Christlike – We value reflecting Jesus with compassion to those we serve.
• Being Childlike – We value a child’s passion for life and dependence on God in how we think, live, and love.
• Integrity – We value doing what we say and saying what we do.
• Restoring the Broken – We value taking action in responding to the physical and spiritual needs of those without voice and resources.
• Intentional Relationships – We value collaborative partnerships that cultivate trust and authenticity.

This position requires the employee to perform the duties of the position in support of, and not in opposition to, the Statement of Faith. It does not, however, require the employee to be in agreement with the declarations of the Statement of Faith.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department:Children’s Ward

Reports to: NURSE MATRON

Purpose of the job: Ensuring the provision of quality patient care through facilitation, supervision and supporting the spiritual ministry of the hospitalDuties and responsibilities:

• Facilitate towards achieving quality care for all patients
• Maintain quality assurance activities within the nursing services
• Plan for and participate in doctors’ review of patients and ensure orders carried
• Communicate effectively with doctors, surgeons and other members of staff to ensure smooth accomplishment of tasks
• Participate in setting goals and standards of the department and ensure that each staff understands them fully.
• Facilitate towards achieving quality care for all patients
• Maintain quality assurance activities within the nursing services
• Plan for and participate in doctors’ review of patients and ensure orders carried
• Communicate effectively with doctors, surgeons and other members of staff to ensure smooth accomplishment of tasks
• Participate in setting goals and standards of the department and ensure that each staff understands them fully.
• Ensure proper documentation of all patients records
• Ensure adequate supplies available and inventory of all expendables is maintained always
• Ensure that all non-expendables are in good working order all the time and an inventory of the same is done once a month
• Always maintain a high standard of hygiene in the department to prevent infections
• Mentor and teach all new staff and help them to meet organizational set objectives
• Improve own skills and those of the rest of the staff by attending continuous education and transferring the knowledge to patient care
• Maintain warm, sensitive and co-operative relationships with patients, guardians, and other staff members
• Be sensitive to the spiritual aspect of patients and be ready to share the gospel with them
• Participate in staff morning devotions
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned to by the Medical Director/ Matron

• Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Required at Entry: (Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificate):

• Full grade twelve (12) certificate
• Diploma in Nursing, Degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience
• Valid practicing certificate
• ENT, Orthopaedic and Plastic skills will be an added advantage 1-3 years’ experience
• To provide high quality clinical care to patients of Beit Cure Hospital
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of Patient management,
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Planning skills

Personal Attributes

• Must possess strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to effectively teach medical techniques & skills to other medical personnel
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
• Have a strong sense of personal and team accountability
• Able to multitask , fluent in English and two local languages

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:
i. Moderate physical effort which may include frequent standing or walking
ii. Indoor/outdoor work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CURE Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.