Nurse at Barrick – Bulyanhulu Gold Mine LTD, Shinyanga – March 2026

Job Description

NURSING OFFICER

Position Description

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Nursing Officer to join and grow our team. This role is responsible for assessment & Monitoring: assessing patient conditions by checking vital signs and performing physical exams and monitoring their progress and well-being. Medication Administration: Safely administer oral medications, injections, and intravenous therapies as prescribed by doctors .

Join Our Exceptional Team And Embody Barrick’s Core Values As You Work With Us. We Are In Search Of Individuals Who Can Champion Barrick’s DNA By

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Key Performance Areas

• Clinical & Direct Patient Care
• Assessment & Monitoring: Assess patient conditions by checking vital signs and performing physical exams, and monitoring their progress and well-being
• Medication Administration: Safely administer oral medications, injections, and intravenous therapies as prescribed by doctors.
• Medical Procedures: Assist doctors during examinations, surgeries, and minor procedures like suturing or catheterization.
• Wound Care: Assessing, cleaning, and dressing wounds to promote healing and prevent infection.
• Emergency Response: Deliver life-saving interventions by using advanced life support equipment such as defibrillators, ventilators, and ECG machines.
• Ward & Unit Management
• Admissions & Discharges: Manage the process of admitting new patients and preparing them for discharge with follow-up instructions.
• Inventory Control: Indenting, checking, and maintaining stocks of drugs, linen, and medical supplies.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate patient case records, medical histories, and nursing charts.
• Environmental Safety: Ensuring the ward is clean, tidy, and follows strict infection control protocols.
• Supervisory & Educational Roles
• Staff Supervision: Oversee staff nurses, nursing assistants, and support staff to ensure standards are met as may be assigned by the charge nurse
• Clinical Teaching: Mentor assistant nurses and orient new staff to nursing protocols.
• Duty Rosters: Plan and implement duty rosters for nursing personnel
• License to practice: Ensure a valid license to practice
• CPD Training: Ensure compliance with the Ministry of Health by seeking training that fulfils the requirements of the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC).
• Health Information System: Be computer savvy in the use of the electronic medical records system.
• Professional Meeting: Attend annual professional meetings as assigned by the charge nurse
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant Tanzanian OHS regulations and corporate codes of practice
• Data analysis and Reports: Prepare reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Analyse data for meaningful trends and propose solutions and interventions.
• Company Policy: Comply with all company policies, standards, and procedures during the entire period of employment.
• Supervisory Assignment: Perform similar duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager
• Patient Advocacy & Communication
• Education: Teach patients about disease management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.
• Emotional Support: Provide reassurance and counselling to patients facing stress or terminal conditions.
• Advocacy: Ensure patient rights and preferences are respected in the clinical setting.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest code of confidentiality of privileged information that you may come across in the course of executing your professional duties, including patients’ information.
• Occupational Health
• Audiometry: Perform a valid audiometry test as part of a routine medical examination and patient diagnosis or monitoring of hearing.
  • Spirometry: Complete acceptable spirometry tests for patients and routine medical examinations.
    • Optometry: Conduct vision screening for operators and drivers
    • Medical Surveillance: Participate in conducting routine, monitoring, and special medical surveillance, including entry, periodic, and exit medicals.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent from a recognised University.
• A valid TNMC registration in Tanzania
• A valid license to practice in Tanzania
• A valid driving license, grade E or better

Knowledge And Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience working in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
• Extensive experience in Intensive Care Nursing
• Computer savvy
• Excellent knowledge of advanced nursing procedures
• Demonstrable technical ability to operate medical equipment
• A minimum of three years of experience in the nursing fraternity
• Knowledge of Tanzanian customs and legal process

Personal Qualities & Behaviours

• Ability to maintain a positive Interaction with the public and fellow employees
• Reports to work as scheduled and on time
• Supports and contributes to maintaining a safe working environment
• Resilience and resourcefulness
• Excellent communication skills and a good team player

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and have a lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.