Posted on: Fri 17-07-2020

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 (Paediatric)

Location: Abuja

Job Descriptions

• 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
• Identifies learning needs and actions as able, or discusses with the relevant manager either before or during regular performance review processes.
• Active participation in Health Service activities and meetings.
• Maintain interest and understanding of current trends in nursing and in the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrate a professional approach in regards to time keeping, appearance and behaviour.
• Excellence in customer service, facilitating relations with patients, extended families, friends and the broader community
• Provide emergency care and advice to patients presenting to the emergency department as required.
• 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

• Must be RN / RM / Paediatric Nursing
• Minimum 3 years post graduation experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of practical  experience with Neonates.
• Knowledge of current issues, trends and research in acute services and maternity services / early years / NICU
• Fluency in Hausa Language will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date

24th July, 2020.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV only using "Peadiatric Nurse" as subject of the email to: [email protected]

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