• Application Deadline: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Nursing Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Delta


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Overview and Duties

• Prepare patients for physical examinations, observations, urinalysis, procedures, treatment and pre-employment screenings.


• Orchestrate various procedures such as wound dressing, incision and draining, injection administration, vaccinations, ear piercing, ear syringing, pap smear collection, urine sample collection, high vaginal swap and suture removal.


• Administer patients’ health checklist(s).


• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patients’ medical history, vital signs conducted procedures.


• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions while under observation.


• Engage patients for obtaining data on their circumstances in relation to diets and lifestyle for Doctors’ information.


• Identify accurately potential health risks confronting the patient for Doctors’ information.


• Assist Doctors’ in suturing procedures and to set up lines for patients under observation.


• Observe admitted patients while ensuring frequent checks of vital signs as required by standard nursing practice and administering medications to patients in line with Doctor’s prescription.


• Distribute as required, issued medical brochures and relevant medical information to ensure patients are well informed about topics such as childbirth, disease prevention and sexual health.


• Co-operatively work with colleagues to maintain a professional learning culture.


• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical instruments before and after use.


• Deliver patient files to the senior nursing officer, especially for patients to be taken under observation.


• Flexibly work in all units within the department and/or clinic such as screening section, wellness clinic, specialist clinics, travel clinic, general practice, documentation and pharmacy.


• Liaise with the accounts team in order to receive funding for supplies needed.


• Raise requisition for required consumables


• Other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements

• NYSC Discharge or exemption Certificate


• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with additional qualification or any other relevant training


• A minimum of 5 years post NYSC/qualification experience covering different aspects of nursing.