Jemi Neil Consulting - Our client, a fast growing Occupational Health organization, located in Lagos State, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Occupational Health Nurse
Location: Lagos
Job Summary/Overview
The Occupational Health Nurse will provide clinical occupational health nursing services to patients in the clinic
Principal Responsibilities
Nursing and Clinical Duties:
Provide general nursing care to patients in the clinic
You will also be required to go for onsite screening projects as the need arises, both onshore and offshore
Administers prescribed medications treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
To help with laboratory investigations such as taking samples from patients as well as running simple laboratory tests.
To operate all Occupational Health medical equipment
To check equipment and supplies, restocking as necessary, check emergency kit.
To keep a daily log of equipment and ensure they are in good condition at all times
To assist physician as needed during examination
To assume special responsibilities on assignment as given by the administrator
You will be required to submit weekly activity and progress report to your coordinator.
Safety Duties:
Provide advice, information and instruction on safety issues
Develop and assist in the application of safety procedures
Report and investigate incidents, injuries and hazards and implement agreed control measures
Develop injury and incident prevention strategies for their area
Inspect each department to ensure the workplace meets the various safety requirements.
Ensure that monthly inspection of Fire Extinguishers, Exit Lights and Emergency Lighting, are carried out.
Respond to reports of unsafe conditions (e.g. electrical hazard, loose stair treads, etc.) by requesting repairs or maintenance. In some circumstances, material may have to be prepared for annual submission to the Repairs and Alterations budget.
Follow up on any deficiencies noted during inspections, and ensure that they are corrected.
Provide provision of emergency procedures, first-aid facilities, safety signs, relevant protective clothing and equipment, and incident reporting.
Ensure the work place satisfies health and safety requirements for ventilation, temperature, lighting, sanitary, washing and rest facility
Ensure fire instruction notices are displayed in all department of the hospital, stating in concise terms the essentials of the action to be taken upon discovering a fire and on hearing the fire alarm.
Instruct all new employees in orientation on the fire procedures.
Ensure fire drills are carried out at least once in 3 month
Lead the response in event of a fire until the arrival of the fire brigade.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
Education:
Minimum of a Degree in Nursing
Must be a qualified and Registered Nurse
Experience:
At least 2 years in similar position and organisation.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work without technical medical supervision in planning and administering nursing duties
Clinical Skills
Bedside Manners
Respect for confidentiality and discretion
Must always be neat, empathic and passionate about health
Value driven with a high level of integrity
Must be organized
Time management skills
Work Environment/Other Information
The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality
Competitive based on experience
Travelling to other locations within the country maybe required
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's as an attachment to: [email protected] with "Occupational Health Nurse" as the e-mail subject.