Campus Nurse

The T. A. Marryshow Community College invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Campus Nurse at the Tanteen Campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Manage sick bay;
  2. Provide first response to assist in emergencies;
  3. Collaborate with along with the Admissions Office in screening for potential health issues of students as outlined in the application form;
  4. Assist with Health and Safety procedures on the campus;
  5. Develop a programme to highlight issues such as:
    1. Immunization;
    1. Sexual Health, Family Planning, and STIs;
    1. Management of chronic illness – asthma, migraine, diabetes, sickle cell;
    1. Prevention of contraction and transmission of communicable diseases such as Zika, conjunctivitis and influenza;
    1. Awareness strategies for major health issues – cancer, lupus, HIV, etc.;
    1. Provision of information for proper use of medication;
    1. Promotion of proper nutrition
    1. Information to faculty and staff of how to care for students with health issues;
    1. Accommodation and integration of students with special needs;

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • A duly Registered Nurse.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques;
    • Ability to assess condition and needs of patients;
    • Ability to interact with the student body with a non-judgmental way;
    • Ability to take appropriate intervention;
    • Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention;
    • Ability to manage health care resources;
  • Knowledge of nutrition and diet therapy;
    • Ability to provide education and training;
    • Ability to counsel, teach and to provide direction or guidance;
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
    • Ability to work in a courteous and collaborative manner with diverse stakeholders

Deadline

Suitably qualified persons are asked to submit an application with a curriculum vitae to hrdept@tamcc.edu.gd. Email should be captioned, “Application for Campus Nurse.”

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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