• Application Deadline: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Nursing Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification Others


• Experience 2 - 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

• As a nurse, to provide quality care to neonates and  identifies changes in a neonate's signs and symptoms and intervenes in emergency situations.


• Provide support and assistance to new mothers including feeding advice and assistance with general parent crafting.


• Be available for "on call" roster as required to provide escort for midwifery patient requiring transfer or assistance if more than one patient in Delivery Suite.


• Provide quality nursing care that includes assessment, planning and evaluation of care.


• Performs physical examinations, such as measuring vitals, taking blood and urine samples, and ordering diagnostic tests


• Assist the surgeon and anaesthetist during the operation, anticipating their needs in order to facilitate their job


• Organise patient transportation from the Opearating Theatre to the recovery room and carry-out and/or supervise all the postoperative activities.


• Direct participation in surgical procedures;


• Assistance in clinical research and record keeping as required by the organisation


• Assess patients condition before surgery 


• Control all equipment and material stock used in the Operating Theatre to ensure efficient and rational use of material resources


• Keep the operating room sterilized


• Position the patient on operating table


• Pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation


• Demonstrate competency in professional and clinical skills.


• Ensure appropriate documentation and discharge planning for patients as required.


• To effectively and efficiently use ward equipment and supplies.


• To communicate effectively with patients, nursing colleagues and all members of the healthcare team


• Liaise with medical, allied health and other nursing staff to ensure continuity of patient care.


• Maintain interest and understanding of current trends in nursing and in the healthcare industry.


• Demonstrate a professional approach in regard to time keeping, appearance and behaviour.


• Excellence in customer service, facilitating relations with patients, extended families, friends and the broader community.


• Practices in accordance with the Deda Hospital’s Vision, Values and Core Objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• RN/RM/BSc. certificate of completion and valid liscence to practice


• Evidence of practical  experience with Neonates.


• Knowledge of current issues, trends and research in acute services and maternity services  and early years


• Fluency in Hausa Language will be an added advantage