This position is responsible for providing direct patient care by assessing health conditions, administering medications as prescribed, monitoring vital signs, educating patients about their treatment plans, offering emotional support, and collaborating with other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient well being.
Job Description:
Patient Assessment. Regularly monitoring patient vital signs, as well as observe physical symptoms by identifying potential complications
Accurately administering prescribed medications following proper protocols
Wound dressing: cleaning and dressing wounds as needed.
Creating individualized care plan based on patients' needs in collaboration with physicians
Informing patients about their diagnosis, treatment options, and self-care practice
Providing comfort and emotional support to patients and their families
Regularly maintain clear and concise communication with patients, families and other healthcare team members
Accurately recording patient information, including observations, interventions, and medications administered
Assisting with personal hygiene, feeding and mobility needs
Effectively using and maintaining medical equipment like blood pressure monitors, thermometers and infusion pumps
Requirements
Bachelor of Nursing Science degree. Additional specialty qualification an added advantage
Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.