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.