Driver, Ambulance

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT 

• Provide basic nursing care and patient safety that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the nursing services and the hospital. 

• Notify the nursing leaders of any situations that impact the quality of care. 

• Obtain unit reports and assignments at the beginning of each shift/duty and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse 

• Communicate promptly with the Unit Manager about any changes affecting the standard of care 

• Participates in unit meetings, dialogue sessions, and hospital activities. 

• Operates all company vehicles with utmost care and courtesy, following instructions or authorization from the head of services 

• Responds to ambulance calls as needed, maintaining an accurate record in the ambulance log book. 

• Manage with lifting patients, transferring patients from Accident & Emergency to specific wards or hospitals, and managing restless, confused, and aggressive patients. 

• Standby for call duty during off-duty hours for tasks such as procuring blood and blood products from the blood bank. 

• Maintains and stocks first aid boxes, promptly responds to emergencies, fetches patients from home or accident sites when instructed, and prioritizes patient safety during transport. 

• Conduct comprehensive vehicle inspections, ensuring vehicle readiness by checking gas, oil, water levels, oil pressure, gasoline, water in the battery and radiator, and tire pressure. 

• Provide the availability of wheelchairs and trolleys for immediate use at the service front, act as dispatch personnel when needed, and replenish supplies and disposable items on ambulances. 

• Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the vehicle, performing minor repairs and adjustments as needed. 
• Verifies the availability of sufficient oxygen cylinders for unit use and maintains accurate records. 

• Manage clients at Accident & Emergency Services, demonstrating courtesy and  empathy during their journey to and from the hospital.