Reach One Touch One Ministries  is hiring Enrolled Nurses (2) to assess and identify patient’s needs, then implement and monitor the patient’s medical plan and treatment.

Reports to: Medical Officer In Charge

Major Function

Tasks and responsibilities   

Direct Patient Care:

• Assessment and Monitoring: regularly assessing patients’ conditions, vital signs, and symptoms, documenting observations and changes.


• Medication Administration: Administering medications as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and side effects.


• Wound Care: Performing wound care, including cleaning, dressing, and monitoring for signs of infection.


• Specimen Collection: Collecting blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory testing.


• Assistance with Procedures: Assisting doctors and other healthcare professionals during medical procedures.


• Maintaining a Safe Environment: Ensuring the patient’s environment is safe and conducive to healing.

Collaboration and Education:

·        Care Planning: Participating in the development and implementation of patient care plans.

·        Patient and Family Education: Providing education to patients and their families about their conditions, treatments, and self-care.

·        Participate in healthcare outreach activities organised by ROTOM Health centres and provide nursing expertise as required.

·        Support management team to develop work plans, proposals and coordinate health activities for the development of the health centre.

Communication:

·        Effectively communicating with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

·        Collaboration: Working collaboratively with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

Others

·        Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.

·        Professional Development: Participating in continuing education and professional development activities.                                                            

Person Specification

Essential skills and qualifications

·        Certificate in Nursing with at least two years of experience in employment and clinical practice.

·        Must hold a valid Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) practicing licence.

Desirable skills

·        Knowledgeable with skills of evidence-based practice in contemporary Nursing and the multidisciplinary Healthcare modal.

·        Demonstrable skills in frailty and care for the elderly patient.

·        Technical problem-solving ability with keen attention to the health needs facing elderly persons.

·        Basic computer skills and good experience with the use of computerised healthcare management system.

Personality Attributes

·        Aged between 20 to 45 years.

·        Interpersonal Skills: Empathetic, compassionate, and able to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.

·        Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations quickly, identify potential problems, and implement appropriate solutions.

·        Ability to Work Under Pressure: Healthcare environments can be demanding, so nurses need to remain calm and focused in stressful situations.

·        Teamwork Skills to collaborate with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals, so the ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.

·        Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate patient records.

·        Nurses are expected to adhere to professional standards, maintain patient confidentiality, and act as patient advocates.

·        Physical Stamina and Endurance: The job requires standing for extended periods and performing physically demanding tasks

Key Notes;

1.     ROTOM is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

2.     Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as only ONE document

3.     Indicate the position you are applying for as the subject of your email.

4.     Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

5.     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

6.     Candidates should attach a copy of their National Identity Card

NB: In compliance to the Data Protection & Privacy Laws of Uganda, ROTOM will use your application documents for purposes for which they were intended for

Application procedure

All applications and references should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager. Applications can be sent to or hand delivered to our ROTOM Head Office in Mukono, anytime between Monday to Friday 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM EAT before 28^th  July 202