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.