Nursing Officer (Emergency)

• PositionNursing Officer (Emergency)
• CompanyHealth Service Commission
• LocationGulu, Uganda
• Job TypeFull Time
• CategoryHealth, Government Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryPublic health and government
• DeadlineNot later than 16th November 2026
• Not in the advertDepartment, pay and benefits

The Health Service Commission is responsible for human resources for health in the Government of Uganda. Its remit includes recruiting health workers to Regional Referral Hospitals and top government health institutions, and overseeing recruitment by District and City Service Commissions.

The Commission also handles appointment, confirmation and promotion of health workers, reviews terms and conditions of service, training and qualifications, fosters professional ethics and exercises disciplinary control. HSC states that its services are free of charge and that equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.

The Nursing Officer (Emergency) is a U4 role reporting to the Senior Nursing Officer (Emergency). The advert lists four posts: two at Mbale RRH, one at Mubende RRH and one at Gulu RRH. At the Gulu station, the officer conducts rapid assessment and triage, provides immediate nursing interventions and assists in resuscitation and stabilisation of critically ill or injured patients. The nurse administers prescribed treatment and monitors clinical response.

The work also includes assisting clinicians within nursing scope, coordinating specialist referrals and transfers, maintaining records, ensuring emergency equipment, medicines and supplies are available, and applying infection prevention, patient safety and emergency preparedness procedures. The officer takes part in training and professional development and provides health education and support to patients and relatives. The HSC e-Recruitment record lists the two nursing qualifications and communication, counselling and interpersonal skills; it does not state a minimum experience requirement.

In plain terms, this job splits into 4 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Triage and urgent care

The nurse prioritises emergency arrivals and provides immediate treatment support, including resuscitation and stabilisation.

• Assess emergency arrivals quickly and prioritise their care.
• Provide urgent nursing support and help resuscitate and stabilise seriously ill or injured patients.
• Give prescribed medicines and treatment in line with nursing standards and protocols.

Patient monitoring and referral

The role monitors clinical responses, reports deterioration, assists clinicians and arranges timely transfer for specialist care.

• Observe vital signs, clinical condition and treatment response, escalating deterioration promptly.
• Assist doctors and other clinicians with emergency procedures within nursing practice.
• Arrange timely referrals and transfers for specialist care.

Records and readiness

The nurse documents care and checks that emergency equipment, medicines and supplies are available and serviceable.

• Record assessments, interventions, observations and patient outcomes accurately.
• Check emergency medicines, supplies and equipment are available, working and used properly.
• Apply infection control, patient safety and emergency readiness procedures.

Learning and patient support

The role supports patient families with information and participates in professional learning and other assigned duties.

• Take part in emergency-nursing training, mentoring and continuing professional development.
• Educate patients and relatives and offer appropriate support.
• Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from a recognised university or institution.
• Certificate in Emergency Nursing from a recognised institution.

Work Experience

• Not stated in the advert.

Additional Requirements

• Complete and submit the application online through the Health Service Commission e-Recruitment System.
• Applicants may apply for a maximum of two posts under the advert.
• Upload only documents relevant to the job specifications; each attachment must not exceed 1 MB.
• Health workers on long-term training of one year or more must not apply.
• Applicants should complete Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) and present it at an oral interview if shortlisted.
• Provide registration certificates and valid practising licences where required by law for the relevant health profession.

Technical Skills

• Emergency triage: Conduct rapid assessment and triage of patients presenting with emergency conditions.
• Resuscitation support: Provide immediate nursing interventions and assist with resuscitation and stabilisation.
• Clinical monitoring: Monitor vital signs, status and treatment response, escalating deterioration promptly.
• Emergency preparedness: Apply patient-safety, infection-prevention and emergency-preparedness procedures.

Soft Skills

• Communication and counselling: The e-Recruitment record requires good communication, counselling and interpersonal skills.
• Interpersonal support: Provide health education and appropriate support to patients and their relatives.

No pay figure is given for this Nursing Officer Emergency post, so raise it only after an offer. To judge an offer, check a gross figure with the Uganda take-home pay calculator (PAYE and NSSF) and compare it with our guide to nurse salary scales.

• Carry out rapid triage and immediate nursing responses in emergency cases.
• Support resuscitation and stabilisation of critically ill or injured patients.
• Work alongside medical officers and other clinicians in emergency procedures.
• Coordinate timely referral and transfer when specialised care is required.
• Contribute to infection prevention, patient safety and emergency preparedness.
• Deliver health education and support to patients and relatives in an emergency setting.

Register or sign in to the Health Service Commission e-Recruitment System, search for Nursing Officer (Emergency), select the preferred station and follow the portal steps to upload the relevant documents, save the application and click SUBMIT. Applications must be received not later than 16th November 2026. Applicants may apply for a maximum of two posts; health workers on long-term training of one year or more must not apply. Apply through the official HSC e-Recruitment System.

• Checked on 12 November 2026 against Health Service Commission's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 16 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Government salary scales in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.