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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