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• To participate in daily clinical rounds and perform daily nursing
  duties as allocated by a nurse supervisor, including but not limited to
  attending appointments, working with isolated babies, and looking after
  admitted patients.
• To ensure that clinical issues are promptly resolved, prioritising
  on what is best for the health and well-being of the babies within baby
  Watoto.
• To promptly identify and contain infections, with clear instructions
  given to Baby Watoto staff on infection control and measures.
• To ensure privacy and confidentiality of babies by not revealing
  their story or medical history to anyone other than those directly
  involved in their medical care.
• To participate in infants’ feed calculations and nutritional
  management of those with malnutrition, under the guidance of the
  supervising nurse.
• To maintain an up-to-date medical records using clear and concise
  documentation.
• To provide clinical updates regarding infants to the supervising
  nurse, with pertinent information forwarded with discretion to the nurse
  coordinator.
• To participate in health programmes within and outside Watoto as and
  when a need arises, working with a team spirit alongside other medical
  professionals and external service providers.

• The applicant for the Watoto Nurse job opportunity should
  hold a diploma in nursing.
• Must be a registered Nurse with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives
  Council.
• A minimum of two years of experience in paediatric nursing.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to relate well to
  children of all ages.
• High level of motivation and initiative and strive for a high
  standard of practice.

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