Staff Nurse (Theatre Nurse) 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 (Theatre Nurse)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: AUN Health Center

Description

• The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is 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 Nurse is charged with the responsibility of assisting in the assessment and implementation of patient care needs within the operating theatre and ensure all patients are treated in a professional manner and that confidentiality is adhered to
• He/she will also provide skilled assistance without direct supervision to demonstrate procedures to the staff as required as well as performing operating theatre practice in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Nursing Certificate
• Valid License to practice/Nursing registration
• Minimum of Two (2) 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
• To ensure the communication of relevant information to appropriate persons.
• To promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with all members of the team and with other departments within the health center.
• To assist with the instruction of new staff and demonstration of procedures and policies.
• 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
14th December, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and references to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.