Triage Nurse
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Medical Team Internationa
Health and Medical
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Welcome patients, inform them about how the facility functions and ensure the availability of a comfortable waiting area for them and attendants
• Ensure good flow of patients to avoid overcrowded rooms and patients standing up for a long time while waiting for their turn
• Bring any patient with an obvious serious medical problem to the attention of the nurse supervisor or Clinical Officer
• Collaborate with Data Clerks to complete patient registration forms in accordance with MTI protocol and maintain files in good condition; ensure confidentiality of patient data
• Monitor vital signs, dress wounds, administer injections and check vaccination status of children less than 5 years old
• Assist in maintaining a clean environment in the triage unit
• Participate in health education of patient and attendant as needed
• Support in family planning, immunization services, and dispensing medicine as requested
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Certificate in Comprehensive Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery is required
• Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council is required
• Valid practising license is required
• EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 6 months of experience in triage or nursing activities is required
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of triage practices and first aid
• Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol
• SKILLS
• Skilled in administering first aid, dressing wounds and monitoring vital signs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A good command of both written and spoken English
• ABILITIES
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
• Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy and maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in a busy triage unit
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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