Primary Care Nurse

Mbale City, Mbale, Uganda

Full Time

Experienced

CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda, a Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Christian hospital specialized in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Integrated Spiritual Ministry, is seeking an experienced Individual for the Full-time position of Primary Care Nurse.

Position Title: Primary Care Nurse

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Supervises: None

Duty Station: CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda

Department: Nursing

Location: Mbale, Uganda

Duration: Fixed Term

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To provide bedside nursing care to patients admitted in the ward, ICU and OR.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND ACTIVITIES

Carries out Nursing Assessment and Care

Initiates treatment and responds accordingly)
Promotes wholeness and well-being including safety and comfort of patients
Sets priorities in nursing care based on patients' need
Ensures continuity of care
Utilizes the nursing process as framework for nursing
Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with patients and other members of the health team
Implements planned nursing care to achieve identified outcomes
Evaluates progress toward expected outcomes
Responds to the urgency of the patient's condition and reports any abnormalities to in-charge and physicians.

Provide Health Education and Orientation to patients and/or caretakers

Participates in weekly health education talks to caregivers and patients.
Orients new patients on the operations of the wards
Provides information to patients according to their discharge plan
Responds to information needs of patients and caregivers

Process Doctors orders

Attend ward rounds with Doctors
Read and implement doctors' instructions
Follow-up on tests
Give feedback to Doctors

Provide Pre and Post-Surgical Care to Patients

Prepare Patients for Surgery.

Cares for wounds using sterile technique

Organize procedure room
Disinfect and appropriately store all equipment used
Dispose of all medical waste in the proper bins
Ensure appropriate use of PPE during procedures

Documentation

Transcribe orders in the patient chart according to set guidelines
Maintains accurate and updated documentation of patient care
Conduct and record 24-hour chart checks of patients under your care
Records outcome of patient care
Maintains an effective recording and reporting system

Conduct an appropriate Handover process

Receives a report from the previous shift and confirms the entries made
Assumes full responsibility during the shift and provides all appropriate information in patient care management to the next shift
Makes inventory of all available supplies and equipment before receiving or handing over
Writes handover and receiving reports clearly documenting what transpired during the shift. especially regarding vitals, medicines given and status of the patient.

Carries out Shift leader role

Ensures that all OPD patients that have been admitted have got files.
Ensures that all OPD patients sent to the pharmacy have been served timely by the dispending Nurse.
Acts as a point of contact on the ward in the absence of the charge nurse.
Ensures that all admitted patient on the ward have nurse attending to them.
Ensures that the ward is tidy and clean before the ward round and at all times.
Ensure that clean hospital linen is available for caretaker.
Ensure that all admitted patients have been oriented by the ward clerk and attending nurses.
Ensure that all patients investigations have been done and results filed in the patients file by the attending nurse.

Spiritual Ministry Participation

Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Continuing Professional Development Activities

Identification of short-term training that can help you perform your role better.
Participate in the scheduled training and sensitization arrangements by the hospital for all co-workers.
Ensure that the professional training tracker is updated as per the above-mentioned trainings attended.
A minimum of 3 professional development sessions - self initiated done in the fiscal year.
Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth

Punctuality and Attendance

Report to work as scheduled.
Report to work on time as per schedule.

Participation in Meetings

Attend and participate in department meetings as scheduled
Attend and participate in general co-workers’ meetings as scheduled.

. Occupational Health & Safety Function

Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Any other official duties

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Pharmacy Technician. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.

Essential Qualifications

Completed Diploma in Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired
Possess a current certificate from the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
Good knowledge of general scientific principles, practices, specialized techniques used in the practice of nursing
High degree of integrity and professional values.
Excellent communication and report writing skills

Professional Essential Skills

Knowledge to carry out the duties of the role. Ability to work in an accurate and consistent manner, utilizing systems and programs in the most efficient manner. High level of attention to detail.
Accuracy, Ability to work on own initiative while remaining an effective member of a team. Demonstrate effective team skills Planning & Organizing, Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change
Maintaining structured systems, can multi-task, without losing focus Manages competing and changing priorities in line with the demands of the in-patient unit.

Essential Experience and knowledge

Maintains open communication with members of various levels of management.
Good teamwork and interpersonal skills. Good oral and written communication and presentation skills
High level planning and organizational skills including efficient and effective time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Essential Experience and knowledge

At least one-year experience in Nursing or demonstrated ability and desire to learn and embrace new ideas.
Experience of working with MS Packages – Word/Excel/PowerPoint/ Access.
Experience working in a hospital environment.

Essential personal attributes and aptitudes

· Demonstrate good command of the English language both written and verbal to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.

· Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, with compassion and empathy with patients and their families.

· Display awareness and appreciation of the service users

· Ability to communicate at all levels.

· Draws on a variety of communication methods to fit situation/circumstances

· Listens openly, using questions to check for understanding/avoid misinterpretation

· Strong ability to learn CCHU Services, Core Values & Ethos.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS COMPETENCES & ABILITIES:

Willingness and ability to adopt new knowledge and research procedures
Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure
Highly organized and meticulous

The deadline for receipt of applications is Open.

This position is full-time fixed-term renewable and based in Mbale.

CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviews, reference verification, appointment, training or any other fees).
CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondences or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
All forms of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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