POST: NURSE ENROLLED L 1 (1 Post)

Reports to the Hospital Matron

Core Job Description: Responsible for nursing care of outpatients and Inpatients

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide quality service in a conscientious, diligent, and efficient manner, Obliged and expected to handle nursing and midwifery matters without undue delay, risk or unnecessary expense to the employer, client/patient,
• Be accountable for her/his actions or omissions through formal lines of authority and responsibility, respect and comply with rules and regulations in a manner that promote public confidence, the integrity of nursing and midwifery services and profession, desist from conduct capable of drawing an impression of being involved in corruption,
• Maintain personal hygiene, good nutrition, dress acceptably by Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council (TNMC.)
• Respect humankind and life, to obtain patient consent before providing care, to maintain professional competence, to be trustworthy and act as a part of the team and to protect confidential information as required by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council (TNMC) code of professional conduct for nurses and midwives in Tanzania.
• Provide high-quality nursing care using the appropriate nursing process, ensure all drugs and other treatments are given to the patient as prescribed and observe any adverse condition, ensure safe custody and administration of all drugs, with the special observation of DDA drugs.
• Ensure the safety and custody of the patient’s property, report any accident/incident, loss or theft to the Hospital Matron.
• Maintain health and safety at work by ensuring that infection prevention and control principles of being followed and maintain inventory records of the ward.
• Perform general Nursing care of patients and maternal care by monitoring pregnancy development, conducting and supervising deliveries and childcare services.
• Provide health education on family planning, nutrition and vaccination as well as Supervise Nurse Assistants/Nurse Auxiliary.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.

Core Competencies

Should demonstrate ability to nursing care of outpatients and Inpatients, ability to work in a shift, good communication skills both in English and Kiswahili, Customer Service oriented and Computer literate.

Personal Specifications

Must hold a Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery, Certificate in Anaesthesia as well as a combination of relevant academic qualifications. Must hold a valid license from TNMC (Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council). 5 years working experience in Anaesthesia , Nursing and Midwifery will be an added advantage.

NOTE: Internal Candidates are highly encouraged to apply