Enrolled Nurses

at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted March 20, 2021
Category Health Care / Medical
NGO
Job Type Contract
Currency UGX

Description

Job Summary

Under the supervision and guidance of the a Registered Nurse, the enrolled nurse will be responsible for direct delivery of high quality and efficient nursing services to clients at the attached health facility and in the community ensuring that high standards are adhered to in assessments, handling of emergencies, treatment and administration of medicines. S/he will be expected to work within the health facility and also offer services in the community in the catchment area.

Qualifications, Experience and Competences

•Must have a certificate of enrollment of nursing from a recognized institution.
•Must be registered and licensed with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
•1 years of work experience, with field experience in providing services to refugees.
•Planning and organizing
•Concern for quality and standards
•Communication
•Ethics and integrity
•Self-control and stress management

•Time management

 

Responsibilities

•Provide nursing care to all patients within the attached health facility and community outreaches.

•Attend to clients and prescribe drugs where necessary
•Dispense drugs and other medical items to clients where necessary
•Carry out weekly and emergency home visits.
•Provide information to clients to reduce their vulnerability to diseases and infections through health education
•Participate in client referral and transfer process as need arises
•Participate in HIV awareness and sensitization in the communities
•Train community health workers and village health teams in providing of basic health services, health promotion and client follow-up and referrals.
•Participate in the drawing and implementation of work plans for the clinic
•Promote the vision, mission and the values of IRC as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organization.
•Ensure health, safety, and security in your area of operation

•Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably expected from   your supervisors

 

Job Requirements

Required education: Vocational school
Required relevant work experience: 12 months

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