JCRC Nursing Officers Jobs in Uganda

JCRC Nursing Officers Jobs in Uganda


Job Details:

  • Provide evidence-based nursing care, participate in training and research under supervision of the PHO Head of Nursing.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Provide evidence-based nursing care to children with cancer and blood diseases

    • Perform evidence-based nursing assessments of patients including assessment of vital signs, subjective history, and head-to-toe assessment.

    • Administer chemotherapy as per established nursing practice guidelines of the PHO COE including use of the chemotherapy checklist.

    • Preparation of chemotherapy as per established Standard Operating Procedures.

    • Manage the clinical space, patient flow, supplies and equipment in liaison with ED and other administrative staff.

    • Administer supportive care and other medications prescribed for the care of PHO patients.

    • Perform phlebotomy for labs ordered for PHO patient care as well as research samples.

    • Conduct a structured hand-off with nursing staff at shift change.

    • Assist physicians in performing PHO-related procedures including monitoring of patient status throughout the procedure.

    • Provide patient and family teaching of patient’s condition, treatment plan, and appropriate home care prior to discharge of patients. Participate in PHO Nursing Education.

    • Participate in PHO Nurse training workshops as a learner or as trainer.

    • Provide in-service training for junior nurses and nursing students.

    • Provide bedside teaching and mentorship to junior nurses and nursing students

    • Participate in the development and revision of PHO nursing curriculum

    • Engage in continuing nurse education (CNE) activities to maintain and improve clinical acumen. Participate in PHO Research.

    • Participate in the collection
    of research samples, e.g. blood draws.

    • Provide nursing care according to SOPs for PHO patients enrolled in research.

    • Ensure ethical conduct of research in allocated PHO areas, and report any suspicion of unethical research activity.

    • Participate in the education of patients and their families regarding participation in research. Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) Projects.

    • Identify QI needs for the COE.

    • Participate in design and conduct of QI projects including Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.

    Qualification & Skills Required:

    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from recognized Institution, with 2 years bench experience.

    • Must be a registered Nurse.

    • Must have knowledge in pediatric nursing and ethical nursing practice.

    • Computer literate, word, excel, PowerPoint.

    • Should have good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary clinical team.

    How to apply

  • All applications should be addressed to The Manager Human Resource & Development Joint Clinical Research Centre via

  • jobs@jcrc.org.ug . Applicants are STRICTLY advised to apply with a cover letter and CV combined in one PDF document not exceeding six pages.


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