Senior Nurse
The Senior Nurse at Teklehaimanot General Hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures. This full-time position is designed for a Senior Executive (C Level) with a strong foundation in clinical practices and leadership in an office en
The Senior Nurse at Teklehaimanot General Hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures. This full-time position is designed for a Senior Executive (C Level) with a strong foundation in clinical practices and leadership in an office environment. The Senior Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with surgical teams, and overseeing patient follow-up processes. The role requires a commitment to excellence in the healthcare sector, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.Key Responsibilities:
- Triage & Assessment: Perform rapid, systematic patient assessments using the ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) approach and the Manchester Triage System (or similar) to prioritize care based on clinical urgency.
- Emergency Intervention: Initiate life-saving interventions, including CPR, defibrillation, wound management, fracture stabilization, and the administration of emergency medications per protocol.
- Monitoring: Continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and neurological status; recognize and respond to clinical deterioration immediately.
- Trauma Care: Assist in the resuscitation of major trauma patients, including the application of cervical collars, spinal boards, and hemorrhage control.
- Diagnostic Support: Collect blood samples, insert urinary catheters, and prepare patients for urgent diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, Ultrasound).
- Communication: Liaise effectively with paramedics, police, physicians, and other departments to ensure smooth patient handover and admission.
- Patient & Family Support: Provide emotional support and clear, concise information to distressed patients and families regarding treatment plans and waiting times.
- BSc in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing.
- Valid nursing license
- Certification in BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is mandatory.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENP (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 2 years of acute clinical experience; ER experience is preferred.
Teklehaimanot General Hospital
📍 Addis Ababa
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