Enrolled Nurse – Health Service Commission - 2015

Funding Source: United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Reports to: Nursing Officer
Funding Source: Masindi, Uganda
Reference: PER./147/231/01

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Takes part in continuous nursing coverage on Wards/Units by receiving reports and effectively handing over to in-coming staff.
· Keeps patients comfortable and ensure a clean and safe environment.
· Provides timely treatment as prescribed and carry out nursing procedures.
· Carries out observations, keep proper records and ensure their safe custody.
· Participates in doctors/clinical officers’ ward rounds.
· Receives patients, registers admissions and discharges.
· Ensures that aseptic techniques are adhered to in the preparation procedures.
· Maintains close contact with patients
· Ensure confidentiality
· Carries out Health Education to patients and their attendants.
· Actively participates in Primary Health Care activities.
· Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Nursing Officer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicants for the nursing jobs should be enrolled nurses or enrolled comprehensive nurses with certificates from recognized institutions
· At least two years’ experience as an enrolled Nurse.
· The applicant must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
· The candidate should possess a patient focused approach and pleasant personality.
· The applicants must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.