JOB PURPOSE
Providing high standard of nursing care to all patients in line with the Hospital’s policies and procedures and achieving patient safety goals.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver direct patient care including but not limited to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions through professionalism and high standard of nursing care within the department.
Advocate for patient needs, rights and preferences ensuring a patient centered approach to care.
Serve as an expert resource person providing expert nursing care and demonstrate advanced clinical skills and knowledge in nursing practice.
Engage on a daily basis with doctors and other care providers regarding patients’ plan of care and care solutions with emphasis on a Team-based problem-solving approach to unified approach to Patient care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams to coordinate the delivery of comprehensive care.
Facilitate effective communication between healthcare professionals, patients and their families to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to established standards, policies and procedures. Monitor and evaluate quality of care provided, identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Administering treatment to patients a prescribed.
Carry out patients’ proper orientation within the section.
Relay accurate information to clinical staff on a patient’s condition.
Responding to and reporting any abnormal recordings to the person in charge.
Respond to emergencies when they arise.
Labeling and dispatching specimens to laboratory promptly and safely.
Perform routine nursing duties, prepare for and clear the ward before admission and after discharge.
Ensure patients basic needs are met (feeding, bathing, change of linen etc.)
Provide health education to patients to promote health.
Proper documentation, maintaining proper records, confidentiality and handing over between shifts at all times.
Identify and address potential risks and hazards in the care environment. Implement preventive measures and promote patient safety initiatives.
Carry out special outpatient clinic activities (maternal, well baby, OPD).
Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in the line with the job description.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS
Degree/Diploma in nursing from a reputable institution.
At least 2 years’ experience in a busy hospital setup.
Basic knowledge in computer skills
Must have Updated BLS and ACLS training certifications.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Honesty, transparency, and integrity
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective communication skills – listening, oral and written.
Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Analytical and decision-making skills.
Report writing and presentation skills.
Desire for personal development, improvement, and learning.
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If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject, your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to careers@premierhospital.org. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 31st December, 2023. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
careers@premierhospital.org
