Job description
• Assisting with the administration of Intravenous therapy
• Awareness of the importance of accurate recording of vital signs for the deliberations and planning
• To be aware of the medical condition of the patients and the ability of the patients to collapse suddenly and need resuscitation.
• To be aware of the amount of fluid prescribed by registered nurse
• To be aware of the good and adverse effects the medications have on the patients and to be able to identify and report these effects
• Ensuring that the patient’s records are completely Ensuring that the patient’s records are up to date after each patient interaction
• Ensuring the application of Policies and Procedures governing Prevention and Control of Infections
• Ensuring the application of the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
• Ensuring that there is suitable upward communication with registered nurse about the patients’ condition
• Ensuring that the environment for vulnerable patients is safe
• Assess patient’s general health status (consultation)
• Prescription of drugs under supervision
• Document and communicate actions to maintain continuity among the nursing team
• Assume and maintain patient and his environment hygiene and infection control
• Educate patient and his family their roles of promoting successful therapy and rehabilitation
• Assist normal delivery under supervisions
• Perform Minimum Package Activities of Health center.
• Perform activities: ARTs, TB, NCDs
Minimum Qualifications
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Diploma (A2) in Nursing
0 Year of relevant experience
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Associate Nurse
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Analytical skills;
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Ability to provide care as prescribed in the scope of practice under the supervision of registered nurse/midwife/clinical officer/mental health nurse
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Ability to maintain safe environment for the patient
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Ability to participate in all activities related to the health promotion and prevent illness
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Ability to document clinical care
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Ability to work effectively in interprofessional team
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Ability to use basic health center equipment
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Ability to apply basic computer knowledge
