Job Summary
Company:
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
Categories
Job Vacancy For Nursing Officer
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (Subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited) operates the combined Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana and has a workforce of over 1400, including contractors. AngloGold Ashanti (Iduapriem) Ltd is looking for r a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Nursing Officer.
Role Summary:
• To provide assistance for the Resident Medical Officer in the day-to-day running of the clinic on a shift basis.
Role Accountabilities:
• Plan and undertake health promotion programmes.
• Undertake theatre nursing duties.
• Prepare patients for OPD consultation and admission by doing the following:
• Checking and recording vital signs
• Orientation and education of patients
• Counselling and administration of medications to patients, according to the prescription instructions
• Provide First Aid and first line emergency treatment in the absence of the medical officer and inform him of the condition.
• Carry out clinical procedures such as wound dressing, IM injection and injury treatment.
• Prepare weekly and monthly clinic reports for Resident Medical Officer's review.
• Assist the Medical Assistant to ensure that the ambulance, evacuation procedures and emergency equipment are duly checked each day.
• Ensure good housekeeping and standard hospital infection control procedures.
• Medically escort critically ill patients to referral hospitals during medical evacuation.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Qualified State Registered Nurse/Diploma in Nursing.
• A minimum of s years nursing practice with experience in theatre and emergency nursing.
• In good standing with the Ghana Nurses and Midwives' Council.
• Good knowledge of health data management.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Good communication and strong interpersonal/presentation skills.
• Ability to work extra hours and also respond to tight deadlines.
• Must possess a valid national driver's license.
Location: Tarkwa
How to Apply For the Job
Interested and eligible persons who meet the above criteria are to forward their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae to any of the following addresses :
The Senior Manager-Human Resources
Anglogold Ashanti (Iduapriem) Limited
P.O. Box 283
Tarkwa
Email: AAILRecruitment@AngloGoldAshanti.com
Closing Date: 07 April, 2017
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend interview.