ABOUT WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE:

WashingtonHealthcarePLCisaspecializedsecondarycarehealthfacilitymanagedandstaffedbyEthiopian,American and other doctors of foreign nationalities who are committed to provide quality and affordable healthcare for residents of Addis Ababa including to the international community.

OURVALUES:

Wewilltakeeveryopportunitytoserveandsupportthoseseekingourcare,basedonsevenfundamentalvaluesthat form the foundation of Washington healthcare culture:

• Quality:Wemaintainthehigheststandardsandachievethembycontinuallymeasuringandimprovingouroutcomes.

• Compassion:Wedemonstrateourcommitmenttoworld-classcarebyprovidingacaringandsupportiveenvironmentforour patients, patients' families and fellow caregivers.

• Integrity:Weadheretohighmoralprinciplesandprofessionalstandardsbyacommitmenttohonesty,confidentiality,trust, respect and transparency.

• Teamwork:Wecollaborateandshareknowledgetobenefitpatientsandfellowcaregiversfortheadvancementofourmission.

• Service:Westrivetoexceedourpatients'andfellowcaregivers'expectationsofquality,comfortandconvenience.

• Innovation:Wewelcomechange,encourageinventionandcontinuallyseekbetter,moreefficientwaysto achieve our goals.

• Stewardship:Wearecommittedtofulfillingourmandatetobuildaworld-class,sustainablehealthcaresector in Ethiopia.

Position: Senior Nurse

Term of Employment: Full Time

Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa,

Required Number: One

Salary &Benefits: Competitive

Application Deadline: January 27,2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participating in the hiring of new nursing staff and training new hires

• Supervise staff during shifts.

• Create a budget for the department.

• Respond to patients' complaints or concerns.

• Ensure availability/maintenance of equipment/instruments that may be required for patient management

• Ensure that any side effects from the prescribed treatment are quickly identified and managed

• Prepare and present timely comprehensive care and nursing reports as may be required

• Ensure patient information is treated and handled with highest confidentiality

• Carry out health education sessions in the department/unit and conduct orientation for newly admitted patients and new staff

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the departmental heads/management from time to time

• Performing physical exams and patient observations.

• Recording patients' medical histories and symptoms.

• Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.

• Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests.

• Monitoring and operating medical equipment.

• Diagnosing health issues.

• Administering medicine and other treatments.

• Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.

• Consulting with healthcare professionals and families.

• Training patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury

Job Requirements

• A BSc Degree or above in Nursing Sciences 

• 5+  years of experience in nursing.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Leadership skills.

• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems

• A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A valid nursing license is an advantage

How to Apply

Qualified Applicants can Apply through the Link: HERE