Senior Nurse

The Senior Nurse at Teklehaimanot General Hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures. This full-time position is designed for a Senior Executive (C Level) with a strong foundation in clinical practices and leadership in an office environment. The Senior Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with surgical teams, and overseeing patient follow-up processes. The role requires a commitment to excellence in the healthcare sector, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage & Assessment: Perform rapid, systematic patient assessments using the ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) approach and the Manchester Triage System (or similar) to prioritize care based on clinical urgency.

• Emergency Intervention: Initiate life-saving interventions, including CPR, defibrillation, wound management, fracture stabilization, and the administration of emergency medications per protocol.

• Monitoring: Continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and neurological status; recognize and respond to clinical deterioration immediately.

• Trauma Care: Assist in the resuscitation of major trauma patients, including the application of cervical collars, spinal boards, and hemorrhage control.

• Diagnostic Support: Collect blood samples, insert urinary catheters, and prepare patients for urgent diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, Ultrasound).

• Communication: Liaise effectively with paramedics, police, physicians, and other departments to ensure smooth patient handover and admission.

• Patient & Family Support: Provide emotional support and clear, concise information to distressed patients and families regarding treatment plans and waiting times.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing.

• Valid nursing license

• Certification in BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is mandatory.

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENP (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) is highly desirable.

• Minimum 2 years of acute clinical experience; ER experience is preferred.

Job Requirements

Required Skills:

• Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge in surgical nursing and patient management.

• Assess and interpret patient health information to make informed decisions.

• Develop and implement individual

• Conduct training sessions for staff on new procedures and technologies. dualized patient care plans based on clinical assessments.

• Utilize critical thinking skills to address challenges and optimize care delivery.

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust as necessary.

• Facilitate effective communication among multidisciplinary teams in the operating room.

• Administer medications and treatments as per physician orders and protocols.

• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records in compliance with legal standards.

Desired Skills:

• Establish clear communication channels for effective patient follow-up.

• Demonstrate empathy and active listening in patient interactions.

• Provide timely updates to patients and families on their surgical status.

• Cultivate relationships with patients to support their recovery journey.

• Implement feedback mechanisms to improve the client follow-up processing

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV (PDF format) along with copies of relevant documents to the HR Department.

• Location: Office No. 502, 5th Floor, Somale Tera

• Telephone: +251 11 1 56 04 92

• Mobile: +251 9 96 – 97 98 38

• Email: hr@teklehaimanothospital.com