Job Vacancy For Nurse
- Accra
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reporting to: Clinic Matron
Department: ClinicMain Purpose
- The Job holder will be responsible for the day to day administering of nursing care to patients.
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
- Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention and/or provide case management.
- Monitor patient progress and identify any changes in status, acting on those changes to insure patient comfort and safety.
- Provide daily complete and thorough report on patient status at end of a shift/assignment.
- Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while utilizing age specific and universal precaution practices at all times.
- Practice patient teaching/training for patients and families.
- Follow clinic policy when disposing of hazardous materials and labeling items.
- Actively demonstrate a working knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, principles, and practice in order to holistically care for the patient.
- Consistently seek educational tools in order to broaden knowledge base of various age groups, diseases, and best practices.
- Should handle and be knowledgeable of all medical equipment utilized in the care of the patient.
- Must be able to perform various sensory requirements such as; vision, speech, smell, touch, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hearing in order to assess and treat the patient accurately.
- Shall be accountable and responsible for each specific patient assigned while under direct supervision of the Doctor/Medical Assistant and/or Clinic Matron.
- You shall check and administer drugs, injections, setting up drips and blood transfusions.
- You will assist with tests and evaluations and carry out routine investigations.
- Must respond quickly to emergencies
- You shall plan discharges from the Clinic
- You shall mentor all student and junior nurses in the facility
- You shall make ethical decisions related to the confidentiality of patient records.
- Degree Nursing and/or SRN Certification or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Demonstrable experience as a nurse with a minimum of 3 years working experience in the Private or Public Sector.
- Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Willingness to work in a multicultural environment
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised
- Must have a professional demeanor
- Have the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Possess strong communication skills
- Courteous Attitude
- Must be honest and trustworthy
- Must be respectful
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Must be flexible
- Must demonstrate sound work ethics
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