Nurse

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) qualified Nurse to join our Outpatient Department (OPD) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring a smooth and efficient patient flow, providing direct nursing care, assisting physicians during consultations, and educating patients on health management. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a patient-first approach to care. Patient Triage and Assessment: Greet patients, take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure), measure height and weight, and record initial patient data and chief complaints accurately. Assisting Physicians: Prepare examination rooms, assist doctors during patient examinations and minor procedures (e.g., wound dressing, injections, minor suturing, nebulization, ear syringing), and ensure all necessary instruments and supplies are available. Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications, injections, and vaccinations as per doctors orders, ensuring correct dosage, route, and patient identification, and monitoring for any immediate adverse reactions. Sample Collection: Collect various samples (e.g., blood, urine, sputum) as per protocol, ensure proper labeling, and arrange for timely dispatch to the laboratory. Wound Care and Dressings: Perform basic wound care, change dressings, and provide instructions to patients on home care for wounds. Patient Education & Support: Health Education: Educate patients and their families on prescribed medications, diet plans, lifestyle modifications, disease management, and follow-up care instructions. Pre- and Post-Procedure Instructions: Provide clear pre-procedure instructions (e.g., fasting requirements, medication adjustments) and post-procedure care guidance. Emotional Support: Offer empathetic support to patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a comfortable and reassuring environment. Documentation & Record Keeping: Accurate Documentation: Maintain meticulous and up-to-date patient records, including medical history, vital signs, medications administered, procedures performed, and patient education provided, in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system or physical charts. Appointment Management: Assist with scheduling follow-up appointments and coordinating with other departments for diagnostic tests or specialist consultations. Reporting: Generate and maintain necessary reports related to OPD activities and patient statistics. Operational & Safety Management: Clinic Preparation: Ensure examination rooms are clean, well-stocked with supplies, and ready for patient consultations. Equipment Management: Maintain and sterilize medical equipment and instruments as per hospital policy, reporting any malfunctions or need for repairs. Infection Control: Strictly adhere to all infection control protocols, including hand hygiene, proper disposal of biomedical waste, and maintaining a sterile environment. Patient Safety: Ensure patient safety at all times, including fall prevention, correct patient identification, and adherence to all hospital policies and procedures. Emergency Response: Be prepared to assist in medical emergencies within the OPD, including basic life support if required. Collaboration & Communication: Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with doctors, specialists, front desk staff, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care and efficient OPD operations. Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with patients, their families, and colleagues.