Staff Nurse - AUN Health Center at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

The American University of Nigeria, Yola is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Staff Nurse

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: AUN Health Center

Job Description

• We are seeking for a Staff Nurse. This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Summary of Position

• The Staff Nurses at the AUN HC shall work with the HC team directly under the Head Nurse AUN HC to provide clinical and medical support for the doctor and to the patients at the AUN HC to ensure the Health & Wellness of students and all other members of the AUN Community. This is a full time position.

Position Requirements

• Nursing Certificate
• Valid License to practice/Nursing registration
• One to three years of direct work experience
• Basic Nursing Ethic
• Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
• Flexible with time.
• Ability to learn
• Attention to detail.
• Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency.

Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Tactfulness and professionalism.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and references to: [email protected] The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.