Vacancy: Nurse (NAC, Enrolled Nurse, Staff Nurse, Nursing Officer)

Job Description

Job Purpose

To assist with the provision of the highest standard of nursing care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse


• Provide direct contact with patients and their families as well as the performance of indirect patient care activities such as providing a clean, efficient and safe patient care environment.


• Contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of nursing care in the ward/unit.


• Assist with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and make changes as necessary


• Assist the patient with feeding, drinking, ambulating, grooming, toileting, dressing, and unit specific technical skills.


• Safely administer prescribed medication and monitor the effects


• Collect, report and document data related to direct patient care activities and ensure that documentation is accurate and up to date.


• Educate patients and relatives where appropriate.


• Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients in compliance with the hospital policy


• Participate in the ward rounds


• Carry out other official duties assigned by the Ward Manager/Unit In-Charge

Required Skills or Experience

• Communicate effectively both orally and written.


• Report writing skills


• Ability to work under pressure


• Ability to work in a team


• Good interpersonal skills


• Ability to initiate and maintain clear, concise documentation


• Self motivated and ability to motivate others


• Flexible attitude and committed to the needs of the Service