NURSE – SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe

The Nurse role provides clinical interventions and advise on all medical concerns of children and young people and core workers under SOS CV Zimbabwe – Waterfalls. The role is responsible for managing patient care by promoting and restoring patient care through the nursing process.
The incumbent will be working for 2 hours per day in a 5 day week

DUTIES
Checks and advises on the health of children, young people and core workers;
Supports the location in all matters concerning health, nutrition and cleanliness of the children and young people;
Ensures that all the children and young people get the correct and proper medical care;
Maintains up to date records on the immunization of the children and medical records with confidentiality;
Compiles and submit monthly health reports and annual report to Family Care Coordinator; Maintains good relations with doctors, clinics and hospital that offer services to children and young people under care of SOS;
Capacitates SOS CV Zimbabwe’s staff, young people and Children on contemporary health issues including Covid 19 preventive measures;
Conducts individualized patient assessment based on patient’s immediate needs or concern;
Documents patient’s assessment findings, physical / psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution;
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to the patient.

REQUIREMENTS
At least 5 Ordinary Levels including Mathematics, English;
Nursing Diploma
Valid Nurse Practicing certificate and registered with the Nurses council of Zimbabwe;
Good communication skills and fluency in local language is an added advantage;
Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills;
Honest and hardworking; Flexible to accommodate work shifts;
Ability to work with little or no supervision;
Have basic computer skills (windows word, excel and internet access);
Strong Counselling skills;
Conversant with children’s rights and gender equity;
Mature and Self-motivated individual.
Mature and Retired Nurses are urged to apply.