Nurse

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the MSIE Centre Coordinator, Centre Head, or Centre Manager/OPD, the Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients. The role ensures efficient service delivery in line with standard medical practices and professional codes of conduct, with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and quality care.

General Nursing Duties

• Provide nursing care based on patient assessment and care planning.
• Perform nursing interventions such as vital sign monitoring, sterile dressing, infection control, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Monitor patient progress and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Deliver reproductive health and family planning education.

Safe Abortion Care Duties

• Provide safe abortion services as per guidelines and patient needs.
• Administer pregnancy termination procedures under medical supervision.
• Manage emergency symptoms such as bleeding, nausea, and vomiting.
• Offer counselling on family planning and prevention of unwanted pregnancies.

Instrument Nurse Duties

• Prepare surgical instruments and supplies in accordance with standards.
• Assist doctors during operations (Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse roles).
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and replenishment of surgical supplies.

Operation Theatre / Scrub Nurse Duties

• Prepare patients for surgery (cleaning, positioning, sterilization).
• Assist surgical teams during procedures by managing instruments and equipment.
• Clean and sterilize operating rooms and tools after procedures.
• Support patient movement and comfort before and after procedures.

Antenatal Care Duties

• Monitor vital signs of pregnant women during follow-up visits.
• Conduct basic laboratory tests and report findings.
• Provide counselling for physiological and social challenges.
• Monitor and document patient conditions.
• Provide first aid and emergency support when needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Ensure proper inventory management and participate in stock-taking and audits.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports.
• Report clinical incidents in a timely manner as per guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• BSc or Diploma in Nursing

• 2–4 years of experience as a Junior Nurse or in a similar role

Skills, Attitudes, and Attributes:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of government, MSI, and MSIE regulations
• Ability to make logical and timely decisions
• Strong counselling skills
• Understanding of quality care standards and practices
• Pro-choice mindset

Requirement Skill

• Communication
• Teamwork