Clinic Nurse

KUWAITI DANISH DAIRY COMPANY (KCSC)

Roles and Responsibilities:

1- Patient Reception & Clinical Duties

• Taking vital signs
• Preparing the patient for the doctor's examination
• Dispensing medications as prescribed by the doctor, including authorized over-the-counter medications
• Referring patients to external clinics in the doctor's absence
• Providing first aid to patients as needed
• Coordinating with the transportation department for patient emergencies
• Changing simple wound dressings
• Administering nebulizer treatments to asthma patients as directed by the doctor
• Performing ECGs as requested by a doctor
• Performing blood glucose tests as ordered by a doctor
• Administering injections upon doctor's approval

2- Administrative & Operational Duties

• Conducting medication inventories to monitor stock levels and expiry dates.
• Managing clinic supply orders, including submission and receipt.
• Performing periodic inspections of medical devices and equipment.
• Managing periodic and pre-employment medical checkups.
• Processing sick leave documentation and employee return-to-work declarations.
• Adhering to the company's procurement systems for supplies.
• Accurately recording information for all medical tests and disbursed supplies.

3- Professional Standards & Compliance

• Triaging patients based on the severity and position in queue.
• Adhering to all health, safety, infection control, and drug allergy regulations.
• Maintaining professional hygiene and appearance, including adherence to the nurse's dress code.
• Prioritizing patient satisfaction.
• Verifying medication expiry dates prior to dispensing.
• Ensuring the clinic environment is clean, quiet, safe, and conducive to an efficient workflow.
• Not leaving the clinic except when necessary and for the shortest possible time.
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environment regulations and working practices of KDD and the State of Kuwait when carrying out duties.