Professional Nurse

Key Performance Areas Assess, examine and diagnose patient’s clinical conditions and triage Do relevant blood tests and observations/vital signs Interpret HIV test results, follow up on inaccuracies Assist with the process and implementation of VCT (Voluntary Testing and Counselling)/ HCT (HIV Counselling and Testing) Design and Implement nursing care plans, monitor and evaluate patients’ progress Perform pap smears on all HIV infected patients yearly monitor and refer appropriately Assist with the process of implementing PMTCT (Prevention from Mother to Child Treatment) TB (Tuberculosis) programmes / services at the site Implement NIMART as mandated in Section 38A Record keeping of all relevant patient information on files (Therapy Edge) Refer appropriately Supervise and coordinate activities of all subordinators Participate in the site in-service training program Compile monthly and daily reports of ART patients Ensure efficient coordination of the anti retroviral site, its referrals networks and ensure sustenance of the ART Programme Keep abreast with present developments in the field To participate in research projects relevant to the specific field Generate relevant reports and do follow ups on inaccuracies.