The Aurum Institute- Enrolled Nurse
ENROLLED NURSE (NELSPRUIT)
2023/07/20
Reference Number
RM829
Description
- Pull out files for TX_NEW -Flag files for patients not initiated on IPT
- Call all eligible patients and take them to the DSD Nurse for initiation.
- Make sure that all initiated patients have been captured on Tier.net.
- Increase IPT Initiation among patients currently on ART by using the viral load due lists and patients on adherence clubs.
- Request files for patients with no outcomes, audit them and ask the Data Capture to update outcomes on TIER.NET
- Every month request a list of patients that needs repeat script for IPT and ensure that the treatment is continued for the prescribed duration according to guidelines.
- Counselling of patients in their own language, get consent and offer rapid HIV testing.
- Refer all positive patients to the Professional Nurse for initiation on the same day (Handshake approach)
- Link mother baby pairs to care through identification of HIV positive mothers and PCR positive babies and refer them for initiation of ART
- Go thru the TB room and make sure that all TB presumptive /diagnosed patients have been tested for HIV – if not make note to test them on their next visits.
- Screen patients for STI, TB by asking the 4 screening questions and refer patients accordingly
- Support all Self Screening activities happening within and in vicinity of your facility.
- Ensure that the Risk Profiling tool is used in your facility.
- Support the Professional Nurse with drawing of Viral load due bloods
- Create index testing contact list, call the partners as according to your list using the facility phone or any alternative provided.
- Collaborate with Right to Care Community Partners, WBHCOTS and HBC teams to help trace all Index contacts on your list
Requirements
- Enrolled Nursing Diploma/Certificate
- 2-3 Years as an Enrolled Nurse in the NGO/Community or a Hospital Environment
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS
Work Level
Junior
Job Type
Contract
Salary
Market Related
Duration
< 6 Months
EE Position
No
Location
Nelspruit