Enrolled Nurse

Reference: RM 72/173/01 - MoH/RRH

Reports to: Assistant Nursing Officer (Nursing)

Qualifications: Certificate in Enrolled Midwife from a recognized Institution Duties and a) Receive patients and register admissions, discharges and deaths. Page 48 of 91

Responsibilities: b) Provide nursing care to patients c) Conduct nursing procedures within the scope of training and professional authorisation. d) Recognize obstetric and neonatal emergencies, provide initial care within the scope of practice and arrange prompt referral. e) Participate in bedside nursing procedures and ward rounds conducted by doctors and clinical officers. f) Carry out observations, maintain accurate patient records and ensure their safe custody. g) Observe infection prevention, aseptic procedures and professional standards. h) Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients. i) Participate in primary healthcare activities and community maternal health programmes.

j) Manage and account for assigned equipment, supplies and medicines. k) Prepare and submit daily ward reports and hand over patients appropriately to the incoming shift. l) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor