SCHEMES OF SERVICE FOR THE NURSING CADRE

(b) Patient satisfaction levels have greatly improved as a result of
nurses following clearly written nursing protocols that define a
care plan for nurses for each particular condition or disease
(c) Patients are satisfied with nursing care as a result of proper
deployment of nursing staff/students in the wards
(d) Working conditions have been enhanced with availability of
adequate medical equipment, supplies, and drugs
(e) Nurses/midwife students are competent and confident and patient
satisfaction levels have improved because of the quality care
delivered by nurses/midwife students
(f) Nurses/midwives do the work that is expected of them in a
professional manner; and this result is a consequence of the
Nursing officer’s professionalism in managing performance
through continuous supervision, and periodic appraisals
(g) Research has contributed to the body of knowledge, and led to
innovations that are beneficial to the profession
Person Specifications
A. Qualifications
(i) Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized University
(ii) Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
5.9 Senior Assistant Nursing officer
Job Title:
Salary Scale:
Reports to :
Directly Supervises:
Interacts with:
Senior Assistant Nursing officer
U4
Senior Nursing Officer Or Senior Public
Health Nurse
Assistant Nursing Officer(s)
Senior nursing officer, Senior Public Health
Nurse, Professional bodies, Heads of
department
Purpose of the Job
To manage delivery of nursing care in health facility and community.
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