Professional Nurse

Key Performance Areas

• Assess examine and diagnose patients clinical conditions and triage
• Do relevant blood tests and observations/vital signs
• Interpret HIV test results follow up on inaccuracies
• Assist with the process and implementation of VCT (Voluntary Testing and Counselling)/ HCT (HIV Counselling and Testing)
• Design and Implement nursing care plans monitor and evaluate patients progress
• Perform pap smears on all HIV infected patients yearly monitor and refer appropriately
• Assist with the process of implementing PMTCT (Prevention from Mother to Child Treatment) TB (Tuberculosis) programmes / services at the site
• Implement NIMART as mandated in Section 38A
• Record keeping of all relevant patient information on files (Therapy Edge)
• Refer appropriately
• Supervise and coordinate activities of all subordinators
• Participate in the site in-service training program
• Compile monthly and daily reports of ART patients
• Ensure efficient coordination of the anti retroviral site its referrals networks and ensure sustenance of the ART Programme
• Keep abreast with present developments in the field
• To participate in research projects relevant to the specific field
• Generate relevant reports and do follow ups on inaccuracies.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in General Community and Midwifery Nursing
• 2 years as a Registered Nurse in NGO/Community Clinic or a hospital environment
• SANC Registration

  Desirable Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in General Community and Midwifery Nursing
• HIV/AIDS Management Course
• 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse Community Nursing Health setting or Hospital setting