Nurse job at Q-Sourcing Limited

Vacancy title:
Nurse

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Consulting , Category: Healthcare ]

Jobs at:

Q-Sourcing Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 10 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Hoima, East Africa

Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Enrolled Nurse to provide healthcare support on a construction site. This role involves offering immediate medical care, ensuring the health and safety of all site personnel, and promoting a culture of well-being in a physically demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide direct nursing care to patients, ensuring that all interventions are carried out in accordance with established protocols and standards.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document clinical findings accurately in the patient’s health record.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as per doctors’ orders, ensuring correct dosage and timely administration.
• Monitor patient conditions, including vital signs, and report any changes or concerns to the senior nursing staff or medical team.
• Assist with procedures, diagnostic tests, and treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to patients and their families, explaining care plans, treatments, and expected outcomes.
• Ensure that infection control and safety protocols are followed at all times to minimize risk to patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring all documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide support in critical care situations.
• Support patient discharge planning, providing instructions for follow-up care and assisting with patient referrals if necessary.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development to maintain clinical competence and stay current with nursing practices.

Qualifications:
• Diploma in Enrolled Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Must be registered with the Nurses & Midwifery Council.
• At least 2 years of practical nursing experience in a clinical or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of nursing care principles, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments, administer treatments, and monitor patient progress.
• Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide care in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.

Preferred Skills:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and other relevant certifications are desirable.

Job application procedure
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above should submit their applications under the job vacancy “QSSU-SUM-NR-NURSE”
Note:
The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Friday, 10th January 2025.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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