Recovery Nurse

About Washington healthcare 

Washington HealthCare Plc (WHC) is a specialized secondary care facility in Addis Ababa, providing quality and affordable healthcare to local and international communities. Managed by experienced Ethiopian, American, and visiting doctors, WMC opened in January 2015 and has since served over 120,000 patients. Initially an internal medicine specialty center, it offers 24-hour care with US and Ethiopian-trained doctors in sub-specialties like cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The center plans to expand into a multi-specialty service and ultimately a tertiary care hospital and medical school. 

Essential duties:

Patient Care and Monitoring:

• Monitor patients’ vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels.
• Assess patients for signs of complications such as pain, nausea, or adverse reactions to anesthesia.
• Administer medications, including pain relief, as prescribed.
• Ensure patient comfort and emotional support during recovery.

Communication and Documentation:

• Provide updates to the surgical team and communicate with family members about the patient’s condition.
• Accurately document patient care, observations, and administered treatments in medical records.

Emergency Response:

• Identify and respond promptly to medical emergencies, including respiratory distress or cardiac events.
• Perform life-saving measures such as CPR if necessary.

Salary & Benefits: Negotiable and Attractive