Nurse - Asanko Gold Ghana

Asanko Gold Ghana Limited Ghana Ltd. (“AGGL”) is a joint venture between Galiano Gold and Gold Fields. The primary asset is the multi-pit Asanko Gold Mine complex, located in the Ashanti region of Ghana.  Galiano Gold are the managers and operators of the Asanko Gold Mine. 

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of quality medical, surgical, and occupational health care to workers, ensuring compassionate patient care whilst upholding the highest nursing standards to promote and maintain good employee health on the Mine.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care;
• Collaborate with the Medical Officer in providing physical and psychological support to workers;
• Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards;
• Recommend necessary adjustments to attain client care goals by following laid down procedures;
• Prepare and present accurate monthly statistics to the Medical Officer;
• Maintain nursing supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels;
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by implementing infection control policies and procedures regularly;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Medical Officer by company policy. 

Required Skills or Experience

Knowledge

• A minimum Degree in General Nursing or its equivalent;
• A minimum of four (4) years working experience in general nursing duties;
• Must have a valid registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council, Ghana (NMC);
• Knowledge and exposure in carrying out minor procedures like suturing, ear syringing, closed fracture reduction and POP application techniques;
• Experience in performing patient resuscitation based on BLS & ACLS principles;

• Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situations.

Skills

• Ability to keep and manage sensitive and confidential information;
• Must be circumspect in information handling and have exceptional attention to detail;
• Good team player with strong duty of care skills;                               
• Must be proactive and demonstrate the ability to take appropriate initiatives;
• Strong commitment to timelines, accuracy, and professionalism;
• Good communication skills and coordinating abilities;
• Critical thinking and the ability to solve problems;
• Ability to monitor, plan, organize and prioritize tasks;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people of diverse cultures
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Database management;
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and the ability to drive in rough terrain;