Job Description
Accident & Emergency Nurse – Job Grade KUTRRH 9, Ref. V/FT/12/2024
(4 Positions)
Job Purpose: The Accident & Emergency Nurse’s job exists to provide advanced nursing services and
patients care in the A&E unit, to provide nursing research and training and advise on the same at
KUTRRH.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Receive, register, record and document patients’ information and present the same to the
Medical Officers at the accident and emergency unit of the hospital.
• Transfer referred patients from the wards for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from
other units of the hospital.
• Provide general nursing services and care to patients in the hospital.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness at the wards.
• Support Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in attending to patients in accident and
emergency of the hospital.
• Administer medication to patients as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in
the hospital. Administer patient care and nursing to outpatients in the hospital.
• Monitor patients’ progress in the hospital, document the same for clear patient records and
report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.
• Summon Medical Officers/Specialists to attend to patients in the critical care unit if need arises
in the hospital. Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling patients with multiple of complex
medical conditions in the hospital.
• Supervise, guide and mentor junior nursing officers, interns and nursing students, together with
their work in the hospital.
• Provide nursing services research and training to students at the accident and emergency of
the hospital.
• Ensure that the nursing areas of the hospital are clean and tidy complying with sanitation
standards of the hospital.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Requirements
i. Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution..
ii. Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Accident & Emergency Nursing, or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
iii. At least four (4) years nursing experience out of which at least one (1) year must have been in
Accident & Emergency Nursing.
iv. Registration by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
v. Valid practicing license as an Accident and Emergency Nurse from the Nursing Council of
Kenya.
vi. Proficiency in computer applications.
vii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Key Competencies and Attributes
• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates genuine care and understanding toward patients and
their families. Fosters trust and enhances the overall patient experience.
• Effective Communication: Clearly conveys complex medical information to patients,
colleagues, and families.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works harmoniously within multidisciplinary teams to ensure
comprehensive patient care and optimal outcomes.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Navigates high-pressure situations, unexpected outcomes, and
evolving medical landscapes. Remains composed, flexible, and committed to patient-centered
care.
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Analyzes complex cases, considers multiple factors, and
devises innovative solutions. Adapts to unique patient needs and evolving medical challenges.
• Ethical Practice and Professional Integrity: Upholds ethical standards, maintaining patient
confidentiality and prioritizing patient welfare. Demonstrates honesty and transparency in all
interactions.
• Time Management: Efficiently organizes tasks, prioritizing patient care, documentation, and
equipment preparation. Ensures smooth workflow within the Cath Lab.
• Professionalism: Upholds a professional demeanor, even in stressful situations. Demonstrates
respect, integrity, and accountability.