About CoRSU:
CoRSU was established in 2006 as a private non profit, non government organization in Uganda after extensive consultation with various stake holders. It is a Ugandan initiative which was encouraged and supported by CBM with the main aim of expanding and improving the rehabilitation services for children and people with disability.
The primary focus is on children with physical impairment for whom CoRSU provides orthopaedic and plastic/reconstructive surgical interventions and rehabilitation services. CoRSU provides free surgery for CWDs below 17 years of age; parents/guardians are expected to contribute towards hospital stay (accommodation and food).
Job Summary: The Registered Nurse will be primarily deliver high quality and efficient nursing care to patients of CoRSU. The incumbent is also responsible for the supervision of Enrolled Nurses and Nursing Assistants/Aides on the duty rota as well as team activities. He/she is required to observe and maintain high level of professionalism and “patient first” culture.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality nursing care and other services to patients as required
Adhere to the rota for work at the triage, assessment, general treatment and emergency stations, as may be allocated by the Head of Nursing; ensuring that there is prioritisation of needs for urgent and emergency interventions
Supervise and manage the activities of Enrolled Nurses (EN) as well as Nursing Assistants/Aides on the wards, hostel, OPD and theatre to ensure care plans, doctors’ instructions, drugs round management are followed.
Steer nursing teams as whenever selected and provided by the duty rosters for OPD, Theatre, Ward nurses and cleaners to ensure quality service always.
Observe (follow and adhered to) infection control procedures and protocols making available what is needed for staff safety and patient care such as gloves, clean beddings, clean and dry floor, sterile dressings, etc.
Identify patient care requirements by establishing rapport with the patient as well as care givers.
Uphold patients’ dignity and confidentiality in all patient care operations.
Ensure that high standards are adhered to in triage, initial assessment, handling emergencies and the administration of medications, as well as other nursing routines
Liaise, and work with other members of the Nursing team to solve patients’ problems
Actively participate in training, as organised by the CoRSU, with the knowledge and agreement of the Head of Nursing
Participate in CMEs as appropriate in liaison with the Head of Nursing.
Participate in the patient admission, discharge, referral and transfer process as may be allocated by the Head of Nursing
Perform any other duties that may reasonably be expected from the Head of Nursing or Medical Officer
Key Performance Indicators:
High-quality nursing services delivered and adhered to.
Enrolled Nurses (EN) as well as Nursing Assistants/Aides supervised
Infection control procedures and protocols observed
Patient care requirements identified
Patients’ dignity and confidentiality upheld
The rota for work adhered to
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants should hold Diplomas in Nursing, or Registered Nurses certificate Comprehensive Nursing Certificate
Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) Certificate in First Aid
Two or more years’ experience in nursing
Past experience in Physiotherapy care
Working knowledge of orthopaedic care issues
Working knowledge of English and local language(s)
Computer literacy skills
Possess excellent organisational skills
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Non-judgemental approach to human relations
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to send their application letters with detailed CVs, motivation letters and copies of professional / academic certificates to hr@corsu.or.ug or hand deliver to the Head of Human resources, CoRSU Hospital, P.O. Box 46, Kisubi, Uganda.
Deadline: 20th February, 2015