DESCRIPTION
Medical Care
o Sorting out of patients including primary assessment and intervention
o Coordinates patient flow in the after-hours clinic by triaging and following up with consultation, investigation and treatment
o Minor consultations such as for minor wounds and administration of first line medications
o Treatment of minor ailments
o Receives and commences treatment on minor to major surgical emergencies until the arrival of a superior member of the team
o Complete nursing and psychological care of hospitalized patients
o Participate in the Medical transfer of patients to retainer hospitals
o Participate in the formulation and implementation of preventive healthcare programmes particularly immunization
o Participate in monitoring and improvement of treatment/hospitalization areas standards
o Formulation and implementation of health education programmes
o Collation and analysis of OPD/Hospitalization data with a view to forecasting future activities
o Training and supervision of ancillary personnel
Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities
The Job holder adheres to the HSE rules:
o Hygiene supervision and evaluation of risk hazard
o Good knowledge of patient safety
o Good knowledge of the divisional emergency response procedures
o Manage medical waste in accordance with company rules
JOB REQUIREMENT
- B Sc Nursing / BN Sc / Registered General Nurse
- Registered Midwife and/or Registered Accident & Emergency nurse
- Valid BLS/ACLS/ITLS certifications
- Basic Computer + office Knowledge