Nursing Officer of Cath-lab

The Nursing Officer of Cath-lab is a key member of the hospital clinical team. He / She delivers safe, competent, individualized patient centred holistic care to an optimum level, by utilizing nursing process. Assists in the management of the Cath-lab during the assigned shift for the clinical care of patients and operation of the unit. Plans, directs and coordinates medical and health services, sets and carries out policies, goals and procedures for the department; evaluates the quality of the staff’s work and develops reports and budgets. Assures that all doctors with patients on the unit are satisfied with the nursing care provided to their patients resulting in excellent outcomes. Serves as the acting Nurse Supervisor during their absence.

Education and Experience profile:

• B. sc. Degree in Nursing (or Comprehensive Nursing) essential
• Must be registered with Uganda Nurses & Midwives Council
• Post Basic Diploma preferred
• Minimum 6 years as Assistant Nursing Officer in area of Specialty or equivalent 
• At least 2 years as Nursing Officer in Cardiology/ Cath-lab