Experience
Mid Level(3-5 years)
Salary
Not specified
Posted
3 days ago
Deadline
in 6 days
Job Description
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.
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
Required Skills
Level
Mid Level(3-5 years)
Location
Somale Tera Addis Ababa
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: nursing@teklehaimanothospital.com hr@teklehaimanothospital.com