Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, organised, and customer-focused Nursing Assistant to support daily operations in a community pharmacy. The successful candidate will assist with basic patient support, customer service, stock management, and other routine pharmacy activities under the supervision of the pharmacist.
The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, a caring attitude, attention to detail, and an understanding of basic healthcare practices.
Key Responsibilities
Welcome customers and assist with basic enquiries and requests.
Support the pharmacist in attending to customers and organising prescriptions for review and dispensing.
Assist with basic patient observations, such as temperature, blood pressure, and weight measurements, where trained and authorised.
Provide basic health information within the scope of training and refer medical questions to the pharmacist.
Assist with arranging, labelling, shelving, and organising pharmaceutical products as directed by the pharmacist.
Monitor stock levels, check expiry dates, and report low-stock, expired, or damaged products.
Requirements
A certificate or qualification in nursing assistance, healthcare assistance, or a related field is an advantage.
Previous experience in a pharmacy, hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting is desirable.
Basic knowledge of healthcare practices, hygiene, and patient support.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Basic computer literacy and record-keeping skills.
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