Job Overview

Koforidua Technical University (KTU) is seeking for  applicant from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Nurses, Nurses plan and provide medical and nursing care to patients in hospital, at home or in other settings who are suffering from chronic or acute physical or mental ill health. A caring and compassionate nature, and the ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations are important traits of a nurse.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• assessing and planning nursing care requirements
• providing pre- and post-operation care
• monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions
• taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
• writing records
• supervising junior staff
• organizing workloads
• providing emotional support to patients and relatives
• tutoring student nurses
• 24-hour shift work can be a requirement of the job.
• Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people
•  Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in-patient care and health systems management, and education are also key nursing roles

Job Qualification/ Requirement

•  Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution with a valid practicing license OR State Registered Nurse (SRN) with the Nurses and Midwifery Council with a minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience.

Skills Needed

• Cultural Awareness. This is essential to giving complete, patient-centered care. …
• Professionalism. …
• Attention to Detail. …
• Critical Thinking. …
• Compassion. …
• Time Management. …
• Communication.