Enrolled Nurse
Job Description
Clinical & Client Care Responsibilities
- Receive and welcome clients, and assist in triage by taking and recording vital signs, weight, and basic clinical
observations.
- Provide basic bedside nursing care, including hygiene care, feeding assistance, positioning, and comfort
measures for clients.
- Administer medications, injections, and immunizations as prescribed and under the supervision of the
Registered Nurse or Clinical Officer.
- Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and other basic clinical procedures under supervision.
- Support antenatal, postnatal, child health, immunization, and family planning clinics by preparing clients and
assisting with procedures.
- Assist in emergency care and stabilization of clients, promptly alerting the Registered Nurse or Clinical Officer
to any changes in condition.
- Monitor clients' comfort and well-being during their stay or visit, reporting any concerns to senior clinical staff
without delay.
- Educate clients and caregivers on basic hygiene, medication use, nutrition, and self-care practices as guided
by senior staff.
- Provide holistic care that integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual support, including prayer with clients
where appropriate and welcomed.
- Follow infection prevention and control protocols strictly, including safe handling and disposal of sharps and
clinical waste.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records, including basic nursing notes, vital signs charts, and
vaccination records.
- Assist in completing daily and weekly nursing returns and statistics for submission to the Registered Nurse or
Clinic Manager.
- Support the monitoring of stock levels of basic medical and nursing supplies, and flag shortages or expiring
items to senior staff.
- Assist in the proper use, cleaning, sterilization, and safe storage of nursing equipment and instruments.
- Support the scheduling and coordination of client appointments, home visits, and follow-up care under
supervision.
- Ensure compliance with clinic policies, national health regulations, and data protection standards in all
record-keeping and client interactions.
- Assist in preparing the clinic environment and documentation for inspections, audits, or visits by health
authorities or partners.
Customer Care & Stakeholder Relations
- Welcome and attend to every client with warmth, respect, dignity, and patience, regardless of background or
circumstance.
- Communicate clearly and kindly with clients and caregivers about their care and what to expect, ensuring they
feel heard and respected.
- Maintain a calm, reassuring, and friendly demeanor, especially with anxious, distressed, or vulnerable clients
and their families.
- Help manage client flow and waiting areas to minimize delays and reduce client and caregiver frustration.
- Listen to client and caregiver concerns or complaints with empathy and professionalism, promptly referring
them to the Registered Nurse or Clinical Officer for resolution.
- Protect client confidentiality and privacy at all times, in line with nursing ethics and data protection standards.
- Follow up with clients and families as directed after treatment, discharge, or referral to support continuity of
care and satisfaction.
- Build and maintain respectful, professional relationships with colleagues, clinic management, suppliers, and
visiting partners as key stakeholders in the clinic's work.
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