Samaritan's Purse Nurse Jobs in Ethiopia

Samaritan's Purse Nurse Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 222472

Category: Health Care

Location: Bule Hora/West Guji, Oromia

Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: XXX

Job Description

Job Summary

The Nurse will assist medical staff in the care and treatment of patients in the Samaritan’s Purse Outpatient Department located at West Guji. The Nurse will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of care as they help treat patients.

At times the Nurse may be called upon to fulfill duties not directly involved with this job description.

Key Responsibilities

Able to obtain vital signs for patients, including: blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate

Obtains baseline past medical history and history of present illness from patient

Communicates respectfully and effectively with doctor/health officer

Restock medications and supplies

Administers medication to patient as ordered

Participates in discharge teaching with patient and doctor

Has nursing certificate

Has worked in hospital or health care facility

Cares for patients with a kind and respectful manner

All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function.

Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills.

Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.

Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.

Must be a humble team player

Ability to be flexible and adaptable.

Willingness to travel in and out of the field.

Must have analytical writing skills.

High level of integrity and stewardship

Committed to the SP values and ethics

Education / Experience Needed

Diploma in Clinical Nursing

2 years’ experience work in hospitals or outpatient facilities, where they provide hands-on care to patients by administering medications, managing intravenous lines, observing and monitoring patients' conditions, maintaining records and communicating with doctors.

Language

English and Amharic are required; Local Language preferred

How to Apply

Interested applicants can send only updated CV and application letter to hrspe@samaritan.org no later than September 16, 2019. Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, ''Nurse''.

Samaritan's Purse Nurse Jobs in Ethiopia