Nurse

Job Vacancy

Nurse

DEADLINE: 3rd march
DEPARTMENT: Nursing department
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: In-Charge

JOB CONTENT

Ensure that patients receive quality evidence-based nursing care on the ward. Provide health education to patients and attendants, advice and emotional support as needed.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR

  • Ensure the professional behavior of staff within department.
  • Ensure compliance with NMC regulations and licensing of nurses.
  • Be responsible for keeping up with evidence-based practice and developments in nursing, ensuring this knowledge are passed on to patients and staff within your department.
  • Organize, attend and actively participate in minimum of two C.N.E.s per month.
  • Ensure all nurses abide by the NMC and Case Hospital Code of Conduct.

OPERATIONAL & CLINICAL SKILLS

  • Observing and recording patients’ behavior.
  • Coordinating with doctors and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans.
  • In order to provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families, the nurse create harmonious environment.
  • Analyzing patient’s symptoms and report to the doctor.
  • Maintaining reports of patients’ medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition.
  • Carrying out the requisite treatments and medications.
  • Checking the stock on a regular basis for maintaining the inventory level and placing orders if required.
  • Adhering with the protocols, norms, rules and regulations in order to maintain complete medical records.
  • Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
  • Conducting research for improving the nursing practices and healthcare outcomes.
  • Providing instant care during medical emergencies, like car accidents, burns, heart attacks and strokes.
  • Providing necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Keeping an eye on each and every aspect of patient care that includes physical activity plus proper diet.
  • Preparing rooms, and decontaminating equipment and instruments.
  • Preparing patients for examinations.
  • Educating patients’ families about the disease and its treatment.
  • Assisting doctors during surgery.
  • Resolving patients’ problems and fulfilling their requirements by applying multifaceted team strategy.
  • Interacting with the hospital teams for maintaining harmonious relationships.
  • Attending educational workshops for enhancing professional and technical knowledge.
  • To educate patients and the general public on disease management, special diet plans and medical conditions,
  • Provide information on home care after their treatment and teach individuals how to self-administer medication or complete other self-care tasks.

COMMUNICATION, ORGANISATION & DECISION MAKING

  • Document and keep records of all patient activity and ensure all staff also comply.
  • Report any challenges, failures and successes to senior managers.
  • Communicate effectively at all times to the ward In-charge.
  • Ensure patient allocation and evaluation of daily care plans for patients.
  • Daily checking of Emergency equipment, drugs and sundries.
  • Making quick clinical judgments when handling an emergency or crisis situation.
  • Assist senior managers when making decisions regarding your department ensuring that you represent the views of your staff.
  • Participate in a collaborative team working involving staff in decision-making. (Team Working)

INITIATIVE, LEADERSHIP & RESOURCE / FINANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Implement policies, procedures and systems in collaboration with senior managers to support and improve your department.
  • Share ideas, skills and knowledge with colleagues and contribute to improving services to patients.
  • Develop own skills and knowledge.
  • Act as a role model to team members.
  • Delegate relevant duties to team members ensuring they follow through.
  • Identify training needs of self, developing and participating in an appraisal system and formulation of personal development plans.
  • Act as an advocate for patients and staff within your department.
  • Supervise the duties of the nurses, midwives and nursing assistants within the department.
  • Listen to patients and staff complaints and respond accordingly in collaboration with senior managers.
  • To be financially aware in order to monitor and use resources effectively.

TIME MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER CARE, COMMITTMENT AND LOYALTY

  • Ensure that care within your department is delivered in a timely manner and that patients are not kept waiting.
  • Ensure punctuality of yourself when on duty, clock in and out.
  • Educate the patients and their attendants in the promotion of health and the prevention of ill health and ensure staffs adopt this approach.
  • Ensure nurses induct patients and attendants to the ward on admission and document.
  • Ensure nursing staff practice high standards of customer care.
  • Ensure behavior and attitude always remains positive and in the interests of the hospital.
  • Be committed to working in a changing environment.
  • Prioritise managerial and clinical workload.

EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
  • Diploma in Nursing (Registered)
  • 3 years’ experience in nursing.

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Clinical and operational skills.
  • People management skills.
  • Quality and patient focus
  • Relationship and hospitality skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  •  Emotional stability
  • Empathy
  • Flexible
  • Problem solving

Applications to be sent to hr@casemedservices.org. Only the ones sent in the email will be considered. Please specify which position you are applying for in the subject line.

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