Job Opportunity: Clinical Nurse
Position Overview
Field
Details
Job Title
Clinical Nurse
Organization
Population Services International Ethiopia (PSI Ethiopia)
Facility
Tihut Medium Clinic
Reports To
Clinic Head / Medical Doctor
Location
Ethiopia
Submission Email
Job Summary
The
Clinical Nurse
provides comprehensive, safe, and patient-centered outpatient and emergency nursing care at Tihut Medium Clinic. Working under the supervision of the Clinic Head / Medical Doctor, the role supports physicians during clinical service delivery, executes nursing care plans, manages infection prevention protocols, and participates in emergency response, HIV service integration, and community-oriented healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Outpatient Care:
Perform rapid patient assessments, monitor vital signs, prioritize care using triage principles, and assist physicians during consultations, examinations, and minor surgeries.
Emergency & Life-Saving Support:
Stabilize critically ill patients, initiate emergency interventions, and ensure emergency room readiness (equipment, oxygen flowmeters, and emergency drugs).
Nursing Procedures:
Execute safe medication administration per the Ten Rights, wound care, suturing assistance, NGT insertion, urinary catheterization, IV therapy, and family planning services.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC):
Apply IPC standards consistently, clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical equipment per clinic protocols.
HIV & Public Health Integration:
Offer and perform HIV Testing Services (HTS), ensure proper linkage for positive individuals, and support NCD and SRH service integration.
Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records in charts, EMR systems, and HMIS reporting formats.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Collaborate with physicians, laboratory staff, and pharmacists, participating in clinical audits, quality improvement (QI) initiatives, and continuous professional development (CPD).
Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Nursing from a recognized institution (
valid and renewed professional nursing license required
).
Experience
Minimum of
3 years
of clinical experience in OPD, emergency nursing, and minor surgery.
Advantage:
Experience in public, private, or NGO-supported health programs (particularly HIV programs).
Required & Preferred Certifications:
HIV Testing & Comprehensive Care
Comprehensive Family Planning
Infection Prevention & Patient Safety
Emergency Life-Saving Skills
Required Skills & Competencies
Clinical Skills:
Strong clinical assessment, triage, and medication administration skills.
Technical Proficiency:
Proficient in medical emergency response, IPC standards, and patient counseling.
Interpersonal Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities under pressure.
Skill Tags:
Strong clinical and diagnostic skills, clinical nursing, public health, psychology, counseling, social work, health sciences, and nursing.