Duties and Responsibilities
Monitoring and providing appropriate clinical care ( medical and surgical-anesthesia) to patients on hospital wards and in outpatient clinics;
Admitting patients requiring special care followed by investigations and treatment;
Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;
Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals;
The Clinical Officer is to coordinate and discuss planned care with the patient and other team professionals as appropriate;
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all staff and patients;
Ensure that patients are kept fully informed of and understand all procedures and treatments to be undertaken. Informed Consent will be obtained from patients in accordance with Jacaranda policy;
Provide advice to patients regarding healthy lifestyles and specific measures that may help the patient avoid a recurrence of ill health;
Maintain patient rights, and be aware of cultural differences when dealing with patients;
A maximum of 30 min response time for emergencies on scheduled shifts.
Education
Higher Diploma in Anaesthesia.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
Hold a valid practicing license.
Experience
Position holder should have at least 2 years’ experience working as a licensed Clinical Officer – Anesthetist in a busy maternity institution.
Apply via :
jacarandamaternity.applytojob.com