Nurse at WE

Reporting to: Hospital Manager

Overall responsibility

• Responsible for provision of excellent and compassionate nursing care to patients.

Roles and responsibilities

• Assist medical staff in the overall care of the patient and to ensure the prescribed treatment is given.
• Maintain personal contact with patients ensuring that they understand their treatment and that their needs are met as far as possible.
• To utilize the standards and procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing and exceed the patients’ expectations and participate in audits within their departments.
• To communicate with other professionals and all relevant parties in order to advocate effectively for the patients.
• To ensure all patients are treated with dignity, privacy and respect and that the patients are encouraged to be involved in decision making related to their care.
• Implement infection control measures to provide a safe environment for patients, staff and others.
• To be knowledgeable of the equipment in ward/department and to safe guard hospital/patient property and equipment from damage, wastage or loss.
• To ensure accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity, quality and legal reference.
• To utilize available resources effectively to ensure quality service delivery and cost containment.
• Ensure adherence to all legal & professional requirements.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post, as agreed by the Hospital Manager.

Academic and professional qualifications

1. KRN, KRN/KRM, KRCHN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
2. At least 1 years experience
3. Proficiency in the use of computers and technology.
4. Excellent written and oral communications skills.
5. Excellent customer care skills

Additional skills

• Ability to work to targets
• Ability to work under pressure
• Approachable and Friendly
• Enthusiastic and Willing to Learn

Key Performance Indicators

1. Decrease in morbidity
2. Reduced patient wait time
3. Increased patient satisfaction