Nurse 1 job at Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO)
About the Organization
UWESO is an OVC-focused organization that has been operating in the country as a
National Non-Governmental Organisation (NNGO) for 34 years; with interventions
primarily based on the following 5 thematic areas: -
Job Description
You will be required to provide proper nursing services to children, health education, counselling, Nutritional planning, Nursing consultations and any other Health requirement as may be directed by your supervisor at all times on a daily basis..
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Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor patient’ condition and asses their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
Observe and interpret patients’ symptoms and communicate them to physicians
Collaborate with physicians and House Parents to devise individualized care plans for the children
Perform routine procedures and fill in the patient; charts
Adjust and Administer patient’ medication and provide treatments
Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces)
Provide instant medical; care in emergencies
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for the children
Monitor patient vitals to detect changes in symptoms, health and pain
Administer medication
Set up procedures with appropriate tools, maintain a full inventory of supplies
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules,and regulations
Communicate clearly and directly with the children, and provide emotional support to children under stress.
Provide a monthly report on the status of the Children to Head Office
Continuous coordination with the House Parents
Any other duties assigned by your supervisor.
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Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
A Degree in Nursing.
A Certificate in Para- Counselling and good clinical practice from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
Utmost Three years of working experience in a child-related environment.
Computer Literacy and Documentation Skills are essential to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Excellent communication skills.
Accurate attention to detail.
Goal-oriented, organized team player.
Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
How to Apply
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Send merged copies of your Cover Letter and CV with three referees to jobs@uweso.org.
All documents should be sent as a single pdf document (not more than 5MB)
Write “Application to Nurse position” in the email subject.
Any attempts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
We shall only respond to shortlisted candidates. All invitations for interviews will be done formally.
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