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Triage Nurse

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
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Medical Team Internationa

Health and Medical Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Welcome patients, inform them about how the facility functions and ensure the availability of a comfortable waiting area for them and attendants • Ensure good flow of patients to avoid overcrowded rooms and patients standing up for a long time while waiting for their turn • Bring any patient with an obvious serious medical problem to the attention of the nurse supervisor or Clinical Officer • Collaborate with Data Clerks to complete patient registration forms in accordance with MTI protocol and maintain files in good condition; ensure confidentiality of patient data • Monitor vital signs, dress wounds, administer injections and check vaccination status of children less than 5 years old • Assist in maintaining a clean environment in the triage unit • Participate in health education of patient and attendant as needed • Support in family planning, immunization services, and dispensing medicine as requested • Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct • Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Certificate in Comprehensive Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery is required • Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council is required • Valid practising license is required • EXPERIENCE • Minimum 6 months of experience in triage or nursing activities is required • Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • KNOWLEDGE • Knowledge of triage practices and first aid • Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol • SKILLS • Skilled in administering first aid, dressing wounds and monitoring vital signs • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • A good command of both written and spoken English • ABILITIES • Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice • Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first • Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy and maintain confidentiality of patient information • Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in a busy triage unit • Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct
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