The Nurse will assist medical staff in the care and treatment of patients in the Samaritan’s Purse Outpatient Department located at West Guji. The Nurse will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of care as they help treat patients. At times the Nurse may be called upon to fulfill duties not directly involved with this job description.
Key Responsibilities
Able to obtain vital signs for patients, including: blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate
Obtains baseline past medical history and history of present illness from patient
Communicates respectfully and effectively with doctor/health officer
Restock medications and supplies
Administers medication to patient as ordered
Participates in discharge teaching with patient and doctor
Has nursing certificate
Has worked in hospital or health care facility
Cares for patients with a kind and respectful manner
All other duties as assigned
Job Requirement
Skills Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function.
Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills.
Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must be a humble team player
Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
Willingness to travel in and out of the field.
Must have analytical writing skills.
High level of integrity and stewardship
Committed to the SP values and ethics
Education / Experience Needed
Diploma in Clinical Nursing
2 years’ experience work in hospitals or outpatient facilities, where they provide hands-on care to patients by administering medications, managing intravenous lines, observing and monitoring patients' conditions, maintaining records and communicating with doctors.
Language
English and Amharic are required; Local Language preferred
