Jobs at DEDA Hospital

Purpose of Position

To prevent stock out, Risk of Drug Expiry, Theft and Encourage Just in Time for all pharmacy drug items used by the hospital

Reports to

Team Lead Pharmacy, Accountant

Direct Report

NYSC pharmacists, Pharmacists, Pharmacist Technician

Tasks & Responsibilities

•  To prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
•  To dispense medications by compounding, packaging, and labelling pharmaceuticals.
•  Controls medications by monitoring drug prescription and therapies; advising interventions.
•  Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and    labelling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• To provide pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counselling patients on drug therapies.
• Develops hospital staff's pharmacological knowledge by participating in clinical programs; training pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and health care professionals
• Ensure compliance with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement                  administration, and the food and drug administration by monitoring nursing unit inspections; maintaining records for controlled  substances; removing out-dated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions.
• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications and participating in   professional societies.
• Prepares monthly drug/stock analyses for management decision making

Educational Qualification

• B.Pharm.  Registration with CPN

Required Experience

• 3-5 post NYSC experience
• Required Skills & Competencies
• Demonstrable knowledge of medications, their doses and route of administration.              
• Show ability to determine compatibility of medications and potential side effects.

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Job Objective

To ensure quality service delivery to both outpatient and in-patient in patient/client management in the hospital

Reports to

Head Nurse, Supervisor IVF/Theatre, Supervisor NICU/Labour , Supervisor In patient, Supervisor Outpatient.

Direct Report

Nurses, Housekeepers, Customer service officers, Medical doctors

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Functions within scope of practice delineated by the hospital and demonstrate reliability in meeting deadline and completing responsibility.
• Complies with hospital policies and procedures which include health and safety standards while performing work assignment with minimum supervision and guidance.
• Demonstrates ability to set goals, assign priorities, anticipate problems, establish limits and achieve quality results.
• Functions as a patient advocate-assuring patient's right to information and ensuring right of drug administration in a timely manner.
• Independently monitors stages of labour and neonatal resuscitation.
• Completes and documents initial and ongoing assessment using the SBAR technique for handover and take over seamless procedure.
• Promotes good public image for the profession and hospital, effectively expresses self, listens attentively and creates a climate of open communication, respects confidentiality and privacy.
• Functions as an integral part of the health care delivery team and participates in the maintenance of a cohesive work environment.
• Contributes to advancement of nurse practitioner practice through education, research, consultation or professional organizational engagement.
• Demonstrates excellence in communication when communication with team members, families and consulting services.
• And any other Adhoc duties.

Educational Qualification

• R.N. /R.M., BNSc.                                     
• Current practicing license

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year post registration experience

Required Skills & Competencies

• Must be computer literate.   
• Excellent people skills.        
• Dealing with emotionally charged situations.                                     
• Professionally skilled.                       
• Ability to answer questions and offer advice.

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Job Objective

To ensure quality service delivery to both outpatient and in-patient in patient as well as client management in the hospital, under direct supervision of the nurses, to improve health and general well-being through education and provision of coordination of care and services. 

Reports to

Head Nurse, Supervisor IVF/Theatre, Supervisor NICU/Labour , Supervisor In patient, Supervisor Outpatient.

Direct Report

Nurses, Housekeepers, Customer Service Reps, Medical doctors

Tasks & Responsibilities·

•  Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables.
• Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• Assist patients with daily activities.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Record vital statistics or other health information.
• Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
• Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
• Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
• Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
• Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
• Assist to transport specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum, within the facility.
• Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
• Assist nurses to perform procedures.
• Assist nurses to administer medications or immunizations under supervision.
• Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
• Provide information such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
• Transport blood bags to and from laboratory to any part of the hospital.

Educational Qualification

• CHEW Certificate                                     
• Current practicing license

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year post registration experience

Required Skills & Competencies

• Must be computer literate.   
• Excellent people skills.        
• Dealing with emotionally charged situations.
• Professionally skilled.                       
• Ability to answer questions and offer advice.