Job Description

A Staff Nurse in the Casualty/Emergency Department provides immediate, high-quality care to critically ill or injured patients by performing triage, stabilizing patients, administering medication/IV fluids, and assisting doctors with emergency procedures (intubation, sutures). Key duties include monitoring vitals, maintaining accurate patient records, handling equipment, and managing patient flow.

Key Responsibilities

Triage & Assessment:

Assess and prioritize incoming patients based on the severity of their condition.

Clinical Care:

Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed.

Emergency Procedures:

Assist physicians with, or perform, procedures such as intubation, tracheotomies, and suturing.

Monitoring & Stabilization:

Monitor vital signs continuously, stabilize patients, and manage life-support equipment.

Documentation & Administration:

Maintain accurate, detailed patient records, including admission/discharge documentation.

Infection Control:

Adhere to safety protocols, including sterilization and, if necessary, decontamination procedures.

Communication:

Communicate patient status to doctors and provide emotional support to families.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education:

GNM or B.Sc. Nursing.

Experience:

Typically 1+ years of experience in emergency, trauma, or critical care settings.

Competencies:

Strong critical thinking, quick decision-making under stress, and proficiency in, for example, handling defibrillators, oxygen therapy, and ventilators.

Work Environment

The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 care.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?24,000.00 - ?29,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person