Job Title: Triage Nurse
Organisation: Medical Teams International
Duty Station: Adjumani, Uganda
About Organisation:
Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.” MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.
Job Summary: The Triage Nurse contributes to Medical International’s calling by contributing to the quality of care by triaging patients through registration, taking immediate action in emergency cases, and directing patients to the correct department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Welcome patients and inform them about how the facility functions.
- Ensure the availability of a comfortable waiting area for patients and attendants.
- Ensure a good flow of patients to avoid overcrowded rooms and patients standing for a long time while waiting to meet with clinical staff.
- Bring to the attention of the Nurse Supervisor or Clinical Officer any patient with an obvious serious medical problem.
- Provide basic first aid as required.
- Collaborate with Data Clerks to complete patient registration forms in accordance with organizational protocols and maintain files in good condition.
- Ensure patient data confidentiality.
- Assist in maintaining a clean environment in the triage unit
- Participate in patient and attendant health education as needed.
- Other Duties:
- Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.
- Utilize volunteers when appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Certificate in Enrolled Nursing or Certificate in Enrolled Comprehensive Nursing
- Valid CPR and first aid certifications
Experience
- Required:
- Minimum 6 months of experience in triage activities
- Preferred:
- Experience working with international NGOs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilitites
- Knowledge:
- Knowledge of triage practices and first aid
- Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol
- Skills:
- Skilled in administering first aid
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A good command of written and spoken English
- Abilities:
- Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
- Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
- Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy and maintain confidentiality of patient information
- Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in a busy triage unit
- Commitment to Medical Teams International Calling Statement and Core Values.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: High School
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 6