Head Nurse at Rockgarden Homes


Posted on: Mon 04-07-2022

Rockgarden Homes, a Government-approved assisted living facility for Senior Citizens in Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Nurse

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Due to the growth of our organization, we presently require the services of a homecare nurse with a willingness to be with us in the long term.

Job Description

  • The main function of the Head Nurse (HN) is to deputize for the Nursing Manager.
  • The NM will work as part of a team of professionals and medical staff that includes doctors, physiotherapists, and Home Care Assistants, providing care to aged adults in a Residential Setting.
  • S/He will be involved in the social work aspect of healthcare as well as the clinical aspect.
  • S/He will provide needed companionship to clients, lending an ear and letting them know they are being listened to.
  • S/He will assist older adults with daily tasks such as personal grooming, dressing, and feeding.
  • Ability and willingness to help lift patients into and out of their beds, chairs, or bathtubs if required.
  • Helps patrons care for themselves by teaching the use of walkers, frames, special utensils to eat, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
  • You will supervise junior staff to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitizing of clients’ rooms and the work environment to maintain excellent standards of cleanliness.
  • You must be willing and motivated to work extra hours in unusual periods of increased work demands and may be assigned other tasks as management decides.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing holistic healthcare to senior citizens in a residential setting.
  • You will efficiently supervise Home Care Assistants and other junior staff.
  • Fulfilling all reasonable requests from clients, to ensure their comfort, satisfaction and sa,fety.
  • Caring for and educating clients and their relatives about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with clients and their families.
  • You will consult with physicians, establish treatment plans, operate medical equipment and pe, and perform diagnostic checks and tests.
  • Daily monitoring and recording of patrons’ conditions and vital signs
  • Documenting daily care services and medication management
  • Escorting clients to appointments (doctor, physical therapy, hair salon, etc.)
  • Maintains, evaluates, and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate the individual needs of clients.
  • Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following aseptic standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.

Minimum Requirements

  • BNSc, RN, BS, or Diploma in nursing. PPN, BLS, and ACLS will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 5 years of practice experience as a registered nurse in a clinical setting.
  • Full registration and affiliation with relevant professional bodies with the knowledge, ability, and, experience of caring for older adults.
  • Ability to use electronic medical software.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • A compassionate, caring, and patient nature.
  • Pleasant personality, team player, with good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in both written and spoken information.
  • A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work.
  • Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to provide first aid during medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes, etc.
  • Proven management and administrative experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of more than one major Nigerian language will be an added advantage.
  • Willingness to have only 10 days off in a month, since accommodation is available onsite.

Application Closing Date

8th July, 2022.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send the documents below to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Attached Documents

  • An application letter explaining how your experience matches the essential criteria and your salary expectations.
  • An up-to-date CV. This should include the names, addresses (including email), and phone numbers of two professional referees.
  • A recent Passport Photograph.