Assess and identify patient’s needs, then implement and monitor the patient’s medical plan and treatment.

Tasks and responsibilities   

Direct Patient Care:

• Assessment and Monitoring: regularly assessing patients’ conditions, vital signs, and symptoms, documenting observations and changes.
• Medication Administration: Administering medications as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and side effects.
• Wound Care: Performing wound care, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring for signs of infection.
• Specimen Collection: Collecting blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory testing.
• Assistance with Procedures: Assisting doctors and other healthcare professionals during medical procedures.
• Maintaining a Safe Environment: Ensuring the patient’s environment is safe and conducive to healing.

Collaboration and Education:

·        Care Planning: Participating in the development and implementation of patient care plans.

·        Patient and Family Education: Providing education to patients and their families about their conditions, treatments, and self-care.

·        Participate in healthcare outreach activities organised by ROTOM Health centres and provide nursing expertise as required.

·        Support management team to develop work plans, proposals and coordinate health activities for the development of the health centre.

Communication:

·        Effectively communicating with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

·        Collaboration: Working collaboratively with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

Others

·        Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.

·        Professional Development: Participating in continuing education and professional development activities.                                                            

Person Specification

Essential skills and qualifications

·        Certificate in Nursing with at least two years of experience in employment and clinical practice.

·        Must hold a valid Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) practicing licence.

Desirable skills

·        Knowledgeable with skills of evidence-based practice in contemporary Nursing and the multidisciplinary Healthcare modal.

·        Demonstrable skills in frailty and care for the elderly patient.

·        Technical problem-solving ability with keen attention to the health needs facing elderly persons.

·        Basic computer skills and good experience with the use of computerised healthcare management system.

Personality Attributes

·        Aged between 20 to 45 years.

·        Interpersonal Skills: Empathetic, compassionate, and able to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.

·        Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations quickly, identify potential problems, and implement appropriate solutions.

·        Ability to Work Under Pressure: Healthcare environments can be demanding, so nurses need to remain calm and focused in stressful situations.

·        Teamwork Skills to collaborate with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, so the ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.

·        Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate patient records.

·        Nurses are expected to adhere to professional standards, maintain patient confidentiality, and act as patient advocates.

·        Physical Stamina and Endurance: The job requires standing for extended periods and performing physically demanding tasks.