Job Description

Core patient care duties

Patient assessment:

Monitor and assess patient health conditions, vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), and report changes to the medical team.

Medication administration: Administer medications, injections, and intravenous infusions as prescribed.

Direct assistance: Help patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.

Wound care: Dress wounds and apply surgical dressings.

Pre and post-operative care: Provide pre-operative care and intensive post-operative care.

Documentation and communication

Record keeping:

Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patient health status, treatment plans, and vital signs.

Reporting: Document patient observations and report any changes or incidents to the appropriate medical staff.

Collaboration: Work with doctors, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

Patient/Family education: Educate patients and their families about their health conditions, treatments, and self-care techniques.Safety and support

Safety protocols:

Adhere to strict safety protocols, infection control measures, and hospital policies.

Emotional support: Provide emotional support and a compassionate approach to patients and their families.

Environment maintenance: Help ensure a clean and safe environment and properly dispose of medical waste and sharps.

Assist in procedures: Assist doctors during medical procedures and surgeries.Additional responsibilities

Midwifery:

Some GNM nurses may provide care related to women's health, including pregnancy and childbirth.

Community health: Some roles involve community health education, health checks, and vaccination programs in a community setting.

Supervision: Some GNM nurses may supervise junior staff or student nurses.

Administrative tasks: Perform other duties like transporting patients, equipment, and specimens, and managing hospital laundry.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?10,000.00 - ?12,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person