Principal Nursing Officer (Out-Patient) at a Reputable Multi-specialist Hospital - Dragnet Solutions Limited

Dragnet Solutions Limited - Our client, a reputable multi-specialist hospital, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Nursing Officer (Out-Patient)

Location: Abuja

About the role

• A reputable multi-specialist hospital in Nigeria is recruiting for the role of Principal Nursing Officer (Out-Patient).
• This senior role involves providing experienced nursing care, supporting junior staff, and overseeing clinical activities in the out-patient department.
• The role is full-time and offers an opportunity to work in a modern, multidisciplinary clinical environment committed to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide experienced nursing care and act as a senior clinical resource within the stream.
• Supervise and support junior nursing staff and trainees.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients within the stream.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely nursing records and apply infection-prevention and clinical-governance standards.
• Maintain valid NMCN registration/licence and MCPDP compliance, and comply with internal policies.
• Act as senior resource for triage decisions and same-day clinical escalation from consulting rooms.
• Coordinate injection, dressing, and minor-procedure clinics within the stream.

Requirements
Education:

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification from an accredited School/College of Nursing, or Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc/BSc Nursing) from a recognised university. Completion of required internship and NYSC for degree holders, or valid exemption where applicable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of post-registration nursing experience including experience in out-patient nursing or similar services, and working within a multidisciplinary hospital team.

Required skills:

• Nursing practice relevant to out-patient nursing
• Competence in nursing assessment and care planning
• Safe medication administration
• Understanding of patient safety and infection prevention
• Accurate nursing record-keeping
• Competence in clinical systems
• Effective communication.

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online