JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible for caring and educating the patients and their family members about early recovery and ways of prevention of diseases. S/he will assess patients’ health problems and needs, develop and execute nursing care plans, and uphold medical records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide nursing care and services to patients
To administer medicine and treating patients as prescribed
To collect essential medical data
To provide health education to patients, relatives and community in general
To supervise junior nurse cadres
To attend regular round in the unit with the medical and nursing personnel
To give counseling and health education to the patients and their attendants.
To maintain cleanliness of unit its annexes and environment
To diagnose the disease by analyzing patient’s symptoms and taking required actions for his/her recovery.
To maintain reports of patients’ medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition.
To carry out the requisite treatments and medications.
To adhere with the protocols, norms, rules and regulations in order to maintain complete medical records.
To maintain hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
To provide instant care during medical emergencies, like car accidents, burns, heart attacks and strokes.
To provide necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention.
To prepare rooms, and decontaminate equipment and instruments.
To assist doctors during surgery.
To assist and take care for women during their delivery
To take care of newly born babies, treat the complications as prescribed and educate mothers and families.
To perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Education: Other Diploma/Certificate

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