WE Charity is an international charity and educational partner. Our organization is unique in that it operates collaborative programs both domestically and internationally. In the US, Canada, and the UK, WE Schools is a year-long service-learning program that nurtures compassion in students and gives them the tools to create transformative social change.
Reporting to: Hospital Manager
Overall responsibility
- Responsible for provision of excellent and compassionate nursing care to patients.
Roles and responsibilities
- Assist medical staff in the overall care of the patient and to ensure the prescribed treatment is given.
- Maintain personal contact with patients ensuring that they understand their treatment and that their needs are met as far as possible.
- To utilize the standards and procedures of nursing care to continuously improve the quality of nursing and exceed the patients’ expectations and participate in audits within their departments.
- To communicate with other professionals and all relevant parties in order to advocate effectively for the patients.
- To ensure all patients are treated with dignity, privacy and respect and that the patients are encouraged to be involved in decision making related to their care.
- Implement infection control measures to provide a safe environment for patients, staff and others.
- To be knowledgeable of the equipment in ward/department and to safe guard hospital/patient property and equipment from damage, wastage or loss.
- To ensure accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity, quality and legal reference.
- To utilize available resources effectively to ensure quality service delivery and cost containment.
- Ensure adherence to all legal & professional requirements.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post, as agreed by the Hospital Manager.
Academic and professional qualifications
- KRN, KRN/KRM, KRCHN or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- At least 1 years experience
- Proficiency in the use of computers and technology.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Excellent customer care skills
Additional skills
- Ability to work to targets
- Ability to work under pressure
- Approachable and Friendly
- Enthusiastic and Willing to Learn
Key Performance Indicators
- Decrease in morbidity
- Reduced patient wait time
- Increased patient satisfaction
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