About This Role
This is a frontline clinical position at a private general hospital in Addis Ababa, where you would be responsible for the day-to-day bedside care that keeps a ward running. Junior nurses in this setting typically rotate across departments and work under the supervision of senior nurses and physicians, so the role rewards people who learn quickly and stay calm under pressure. Private hospitals like KADISCO generally serve patients who expect attentive, personalized service, which shapes the pace and tone of the work.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on compassion alongside clinical competence signals that this hospital cares as much about bedside manner as technical skill — they want someone patients feel comfortable with, not just someone who can take vitals accurately. The junior-level framing with one to three years of experience suggests they are looking for nurses who have already completed their internship or first posting and can function with less hand-holding, but who are still early enough in their careers to be shaped by the hospital's protocols. Documentation and record-keeping responsibilities point to a workplace that values accountability and may be attentive to regulatory compliance.
How to Approach This Application
Your CV should lead with any hands-on clinical rotations or prior hospital postings, specifying the departments and the types of procedures you handled independently versus under supervision. Since this is a private hospital, mentioning experience with patient communication or family education — even informally — can set you apart from applicants who only list technical duties. If you have a valid nursing license from the relevant Ethiopian authority, make that visible at the top of your application rather than burying it in attachments.
Who This Role Suits
This role suits a recent nursing graduate or early-career nurse who wants structured hospital experience in a private-sector setting and is comfortable working rotating shifts. Expect moderate competition — junior nursing posts in Addis Ababa attract steady applicant volume, but candidates with any documented ward experience will have a clear edge.
KADISCO General Hospital PLC is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and competent Junior Nurse to join our clinical team. The successful candidate will provide safe, high-quality nursing care, support physicians and senior nurses in patient management, and contribute to delivering exceptional patient-centered healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
- Assess, monitor, and document patients' conditions and vital signs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Assist physicians and other healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans and health promotion.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
- Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement standards.
- Respond appropriately to patient emergencies and clinical changes.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Requirements
- BSc Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Valid Ethiopian Professional License.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care.
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