Job responsibilities
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Assess patient?s general health status
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Prepare a nursing care plan according to the needs and area of work with the help of other healthcare professionals
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Document and communicate actions to maintain continuity of care among the nursing team
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Assume and maintain the patient and his environment hygiene and infection control
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Record, report and monitor vital signs, symptoms and changes in patient's conditions and signs with the staff's full name
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Record manually and/or electronically patient information
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Deliver detailed instructions and information to patients/families in collaboration with the physician
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Prepare and take ward rounds with physicians
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Educate the patient and his/her family on their roles in promoting successful therapy and rehabilitation
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Administer and document medications as prescribed, without hesitation collaborate with prescriber physicians and sign
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Take care of all materials and equipment at the disposal of the service
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Engage in research activities related to nursing and mentor nursing students in the clinical practice
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Deliver detailed nursing instructions to patients for discharge
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Prepare patients for examinations
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Prepare rooms and decontaminate equipment and instruments
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Attend educational workshops to enhance professional and technical knowledge
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Assist doctors during surgery
Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma in Nursing sciences with registration in certificate and valid license to practice in Rwanda
5 Years of relevant experience
Required certificates
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License certificate of the National Council for Nurses and Midwifery
Required competencies and key technical skills
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Team work and team building skills;
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Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
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Knowledge and understanding of the Rwanda Health system
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Knowledge of Clinical setting
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
