Registered Nurse

Job Details

AsOne Ministries is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization committed to making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture in rural, underserved communities across Uganda. As a Registered Nurse at the AsOne clinic in Namutumba Community, you will provide safe, competent, and compassionate nursing care, supporting the Clinical Officer in diagnosis and treatment, and delivering excellent, Christ-centered customer care to every patient, caregiver, and community member. Expected to uphold the professional code of conduct for nurses as set by the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council. Employment Type: Full-time, 8 work hours. Duty Station: Namutumba Community, Uganda. Salary: Not Disclosed. Reports to Clinical Officer and Clinic Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, triage, and assess patients, prioritizing care based on the urgency and severity of their condition.
• Take and record vital signs, patient histories, and other clinical observations accurately.
• Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments as prescribed by the Clinical Officer or Medical Officer.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and other basic clinical procedures.
• Support antenatal, postnatal, child health, immunization, and family planning services.
• Assist in emergency care and stabilization of patients, escalating and referring cases appropriately.
• Monitor patients' progress and response to treatment, reporting any changes promptly to the Clinical Officer.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease prevention, medication use, nutrition, and self-care practices.
• Provide holistic care that integrates physical, emotional, and spiritual support, including prayer with patients where appropriate and welcomed.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control protocols, including safe handling and disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential patient records, including nursing notes, treatment charts, and vaccination records.
• Complete and submit daily, weekly, and monthly nursing reports, statistics, and returns to the Clinic Manager and relevant health authorities (e.g., HMIS/DHIS2 reporting).
• Monitor and manage stock levels of medicines, vaccines, and medical/nursing supplies; participate in ordering, inventory checks, and expiry-date tracking.
• Ensure proper use, sterilization, maintenance, and safe storage of nursing equipment and instruments.
• Support the scheduling and coordination of patient appointments, home visits, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Ensure compliance with clinic policies, national health regulations, licensing requirements, and data protection standards.
• Assist in preparation for and follow-up on inspections, audits, and visits by health authorities or partners.
• Welcome and attend to every patient with warmth, respect, dignity, and patience regardless of background or circumstance.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and caregivers about their care, procedures, and next steps.
• Manage patient flow during triage and treatment to minimize waiting times.
• Handle patient and caregiver concerns, complaints, and feedback promptly and empathetically, escalating where necessary.
• Protect patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Follow up with patients and families after treatment, discharge, or referral to ensure continuity of care and satisfaction.
• Build and maintain respectful, professional relationships with colleagues, clinic management, suppliers, donors, and visiting partners.
• Represent the clinic professionally when engaging with district health officials, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Work closely with the Clinical Officer, midwives, lab technicians, pharmacy staff, and community health workers to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in clinical team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement discussions and mentor nursing aides, interns, and volunteers as needed.
• Participate in staff devotions, fellowships, and outreach initiatives as part of the AsOne community.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Nursing from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Valid registration and practicing license with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a primary care, rural, or community health setting.
• Solid understanding of general nursing procedures, maternal and child health, and common communicable and non-communicable diseases prevalent in the local context.
• Proficient in patient triage, basic clinical procedures, and medication administration.
• Strong record-keeping, reporting, and basic health information systems (e.g., HMIS/DHIS2) skills.
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control, and safe medication and supply management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer care orientation.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, including in emergency situations.
• Basic computer literacy for reporting and record management.
• Capable of creating a safe, dignified, and nurturing environment for patients' physical and spiritual well-being.