Nursing Officer - Reputable Company

Job purpose

The successful candidate shall be responsible for providing on site nursing and health intervention services to the workforce; and working closely with the Environment, Health & Safety Departments to ensure seamless delivery of company-wide health services. Success in this role will be measured by the effectiveness of nursing service delivery.

Job Roles & Responsibilities: *

The duties that candidate will be responsible for

• Monitoring vital signs, performing tests and handling medical emergencies
• Keeping abreast and coordinating primary healthcare activities
• Assist to transport Patients to a nearby medical facility for further medical care as when the need arises
• Ensure aseptic procedures are done accurately and protocols for various procedures are duly followed

• Administer First Aid intervention when necessary
• Ensure that nursing ethics are adhered to
• Ensure logistics and require medicine for Site Clinic are available
• Ensure safe and therapeutic patient care environment is adhered to
• Advise management on promotion, prevention and educating the workforce where necessary on diseases.
• Ensure that site Clinic meets the required standards and staff privacy and dignity are maintained
• Administering treatments and medications as needed
• Ensure cleanliness of equipment and instruments to maintain sanitary conditions
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of all reported cases at facility for easy retrieval.
• Liaise with the Safety/HR department to organize periodic health surveillance activities

Job Requirement: 

Qualification, Experience, Education, Skills and so on the candidate should possess

• Registered General Nurse with a Degree in Nursing, Patient care or Public Health is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience of which a minimum of three (3) years should have been in primary health care – an advantage would be if some of this experience was on industrial site;
• Proven experience in medical assessment (patient intake and assessment, ie, direct observation, medical tests and evaluations) Excellent Communication Skills (ability to provide clear vital information when necessary)
• The successful candidate must be a critical thinker (able to rapidly assess situations and make critical decisions about patient care) Excellent human relations, respect for all kinds of people and dedication to duty is a must
• Good computer skills and the ability to perform relevant nursing administrative and reporting functions