Peadiatric Nurse at DEDA Hospital

DEDA Hospital is a leading Nigerian healthcare provision facility with a history of successful health outcomes for our clients. Started Operations in 2012, DeDa hospital is home to an array of experienced healthcare providers and administrators from across the world with a dedication to delivering optimal healthcare service, especially to women, children and families. For over 6 years, DeDa hospital has provided Abuja, Nigeria and the International world with high quality, compassionate healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Peadiatric Nurse

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• As a nurse, to provide quality care to midwifery patients during all stages of their pregnancy.
• Provide support and assistance to new mothers including breastfeeding 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.
• Attend relative study days/seminars to maintain current level of knowledge in all aspects of midwifery/medical/surgical nursing.
• Identifies learning needs and actions as able, or discusses with the relevant manager either before or during regular performance review processes.
• Active participation in Health Service activities and meetings.
• Maintain interest and understanding of current trends in nursing and in the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrate a professional approach in regards to time keeping, appearance and behaviour.
• Excellence in customer service, facilitating relations with patients, extended families, friends and the broader community
• Provide emergency care and advice to patients presenting to the emergency department as required.
• 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

• Must be RN / RM / RP
• Minimum of 4 years post graduation experience as a Registered Nurse, Midwife or Peadiatric Nurse.
• Knowledge of and experience in quality improvement activities
• Knowledge of current issues, trends and research in acute services and maternity services / early years.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2022.