STAFF NURSE – UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

STAFF NURSE

VACANCY NO. IRC 944

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) consult and provide general outpatient and midwifery related care to clients; (ii) provides essential advice and guidance to other nurses, involved in clinical work to ensure quality in nursing care; (iii) participate in the development and implementation of nursing care programmes at UB; (iv) participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures aligned to the national and University of Botswana mental health policies; (v) assist Nursing Manager in supervision and implementation of nursing programmes; (vi) develop educational materials for the UB Community on health and wellness; (vii) provide counselling to patients: (viii) supervise subordinates and monitors their progress through the performance management system; (ix) prepare reports on services provided (x) and attend to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a minimum of Diploma in General Nursing, (ii) Diploma in Midwifery; (iii) at least three years’ experience working in a district facility or hospital providing nursing care; The following will be an added advantage: (iv) Nursing Degree e.g. Bachelor of Nursing Science or equivalent (v) Relevant Master’s Degree in Nursing Science; (vi) work in a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.

Qualities: Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with students, staff and family members, and be able to work independently to manage multiple priorities, computer literacy, counselling abilities, and high degree of commitment to work adhering to nursing standards and ethics.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.