Nurse at HealthX Africa

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license from the relevant medical board or authority
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in primary care, emergency care, or outpatient settings
• valid practicing license communication skills electronic medical records

Job role

• The Nurse provides healthcare support to patients. This role involves conducting patient assessments, delivering medical guidance, triaging symptoms, and educating patients on health management. The Nurse collaborates with a remote healthcare team to offer safe, effective, and accessible care, ensuring patients receive timely assistance and resources.
• Triage and Patient Assessment
• Triage clients based on the urgency of their medical needs.
• Perform basic medical examinations and accurately communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Nursing Procedures
• Competently perform nursing procedures such as wound care, injections, and sample collection.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, etc.).
• Documentation and Data Management
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, and patient progress.
• Ensure the secure and organized storage of patient data following regulatory standards.
• Patient Education and Counselling
• Provide health education and counselling to patients and patient groups, tailored to specific medical conditions.
• Conduct public health education campaigns for the general public through telehealth platforms.
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Work closely with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Virtually relay patients to the DOC or other relevant healthcare providers.
• Diagnostic Testing and Equipment Maintenance
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with vendors and suppliers for IT equipment, software, and services.
• Monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs) and timely delivery.
• Coordinate procurement processes, negotiate pricing and contracts to ensure cost efficiency.
• Track warranties, licenses, and support contracts to ensure timely renewals or replacements.
• Medical Protocol Adherence
• Adhere to medical protocols, regulations, and ethical standards in nursing practices.
• Follow telehealth-specific protocols for remote care delivery.
• Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the Line Manager from time to time.