Registered Nurse

Purpose

Family Legacy (FL) is a faith-based organization that exists to glorify God by equipping children in Zambia to live out their God-given potential. Since 2000, Family Legacy Missions Zambia (FLMZ) has been transforming the lives of vulnerable and orphaned children through three core programs: Camp Life, the Tree of Life Children’s Village, and the Legacy Academies using for key pillars of our ministry – academic, emotional, spiritual and physical. FLMZ invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and mission-aligned candidates for the position of Nurse.

The Nurse will provide professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Greets patients, takes initial information and prepares them for physical examination. Performs general nursing care as prescribed by the physician including administering medications (injections, IV therapy, distributing sample medications), performing treatments, patient assessment and education.

Child Safeguarding

Family Legacy Missions Zambia is committed to the highest standards of child safeguarding and the protection of vulnerable individuals. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of abuse, exploitation, or harm. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment and include rigorous background checks, reference verification, and safeguarding-focused assessments. All successful candidates will be required to adhere to FLMZ’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and safeguarding values to ensure that every child and young person in our care is safe, respected, and protected at all times.

Roles and Responsibilities

•  Work in harmony with other members of the healthcare team to provide quality service to patients.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Take part in quality assurance audits, including continuing education, medication administration review, and peer review.
• Ensure continuous flow of communication with leadership of healthcare clinic to enhance quality of healthcare service to patients.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by a supervisor
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Document care and all health findings while maintaining all records as per national and HPCZ guidelines.
• Assess and coordinate patient's continued care needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in the identification, reporting, and management of students suspected of being abused or neglected.
• Correspond with parents/guardians on health plan and needs of the child.
• Maintain an environment of patient, team member, and employer confidentiality.
• Wear personal protective equipment as per Infection Control and HWC policy.

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to FLMZ mission, vision, and values; must be a Christian committed to Christian values and Family Legacy’s mission.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism; pays particular attention to details.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural environment; ability to work as a team and independently, especially under pressure.
• Excellent listener who understands and shows sensitivity to the needs of others; consistently approaches work with energy and a positive attitude; remains calm under pressure.
•  Possess the ability to work flexible and extended hours and travel as needed.

Academic and Professional Requirements:

• Hold a Diploma or Degree as a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain an active practicing license with the General Nursing Council.
• Hold current (validated within the last 12 months) CPR and/or Advanced Life Support certification.
• At least 2 year of previous nursing experience
• Experience or additional certifications in emergency, trauma or critical care would be an added advantage.
• Competency in computer skills (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

All FLMZ staff are expected to embody the organization’s core values:

• Integrity: Doing what is right at all times.
• Compassion: Demonstrating Christ-like love for children and communities.
• Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in service delivery.
• Accountability: Stewarding resources responsibly and transparently.
• Faith: Living out the mission through service and commitment to God’s purpose.