Job Description
Job Summary
- The Nursing Officer will provide professional nursing care to patients by utilizing evidence-based practices, promoting patient safety, and maintaining a compassionate and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitor and record patients' vital signs and progress.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute care plans.
- Supervise and mentor junior nurses, aides, and student nurses.
- Educate patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and discharge plans.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
- Adhere to hospital policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and best practices in infection control.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Identify and report patient safety risks or adverse events promptly.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in line with hospital protocols.
- Prepare and submit nursing reports as required.
Qualifications and Skills
- License: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing practice in a hospital or clinical setting.
Skills:
- Strong clinical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in patient monitoring equipment and electronic medical record systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle emergencies.
- Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with a comprehensive health insurance plan.
- Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development.
- Collaborative and supportive work culture where your contributions will drive organizational success and make an impact.
- Access to cutting-edge medical technologies.