Posted on: Fri 17-04-2026

A Construction / Consulting company is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Locum Nurse (For a 78 years Old Man)

Location: Benin City, Edo

Employment Type: Contract

 

Job Summary

• The Client is still very agile and has his full motor skills.
• He however presents with signs of dementia.
• The Locum Nurse provides temporary, high-quality, one-on-one medical and personal care to an elderly patient at home.
• They are responsible for implementing care plans, administering medication, monitoring health changes, and offering emotional support, ensuring the patient remains safe and comfortable in their familiar environment
• The Nurse will is expected to provide weekly report to the family.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Medical Care and Monitoring:

• Vital Signs Management: Regularly track and record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, oxygen levels) to identify changes early.
• Medication Administration: Manage and administer prescribed medications, including oral, injection, or IV, and monitor for side effects.
• Hospital visits: schedule hospital visits, chaperone to hospital and provide updates to family
• Diagnostic Procedures: Conduct basic lab tests as needed, such as blood sugar checks, and take relevant samples to the laboratory- urine sample, blood sample

Daily Living and Physical Support:

• Supervise cleaning staff: Ensure that the cleaning staff keeps the house clean and ventilated at all times.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist with reminders on hygiene practices eg Brushing of teeth, change of clothes, etc
• Mobility Support: Assist with exercise programs to support muscle strength and prevent falls.
• Nutrition Management: Supervise or prepare meals that meet nutritional needs and address issues like swallowing difficulties.

Safety and Care Management:

• Safety Assessments: Maintain a safe environment by identifying and removing fall hazards (e.g., rugs, cords).
• Care Plan Implementation: Execute treatment plans established by physicians and collaborate with family members and other healthcare providers.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all care provided and patient status.

Emotional and Social Support:

• Compassionate Care: Build a trusting relationship, offering companionship to reduce loneliness and depression.
• Dementia/Memory Care: Support patient with memory exercise; manage behavior problems, confusion, and anxiety with patience and expertise.

Qualifications and Skills

• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing or Health Technologist / Nurse Assistant
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in geriatric, home health, or medical-surgical nursing.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification required. Gerontological Nursing Certification is highly preferred.
• Key Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, wound care proficiency, and medication management expertise.
• Soft Skills: High levels of empathy, patience, adaptability, and the ability to work independently without supervision.

Typical Work Schedule:

• Flexible, at least 3 days a week, and may include weekends, evenings, and may support overnight stay where necessary

Application Closing Date

30th April, 2026.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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