Lead Dialysis Nurse at Marigold Hospital and Critical Care Center (MHCCC)

Marigold Hospital and Critical Care Center located on the Mainland, Lagos, Nigeria aims to provide a wide variety of specialized modern surgical and acute care services.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Lead Dialysis Nurse

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Head Nephrology Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating patient care of all ages pediatric to geriatric, and provides direct nursing care for patients by working cooperatively with patients, family members, and all patient care team members.
• The Head nurse is responsible for supervising members of the nephrology unit.

Job Description

• Will ensure that dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
• Will always ensure cleanliness and aseptic environment in the dialysis unit.
• Always ensure the taking of a patient’s vital signs; pre, intra and post dialysis.
• Managing and ensuring the connection and disconnection of patients from the dialysis machine.
•  Managing procedures such as needling a fistula and securing the same.
• Monitor patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
• Prepare and update nursing plans effectively and efficiently.
• Work directly with dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
• Complete documentation and maintain adequate client records.
• Comply with the use of standard nursing operating procedures and policies/ adherence to quality standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing and licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Nigeria
• Minimum of 4 years nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Demonstrates basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
• Prior experience providing nursing care to patients on acute dialysis preferred
• Demonstrates a high level of personal and professional accountability and responsibility
• Must have the proven ability to maintain confidentiality in the care of patients.

Salary and Benefits
We offer competitive and progressive salary and benefits as well as a dynamic work environment with opportunities for international training and the potential for long-term professional growth and success.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@marigoldhospital.ng using
the Job Title as the subject of the mail.