Nursing Officer 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 below:

Job Title: Nursing Officer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

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 / BNSc. Certificate of Completion and Valid License 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.

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career@dedahospital.com or hrdedahospital@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.