Posted on: Thu 25-04-2024

Redeemer's Health Village is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical care and improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities in Nigeria. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to deliver high-quality healthcare services and uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

We are driven by a passion to provide exceptional healthcare services that thrive in caring, quality, and innovation on a pedestal that matches global healthcare standards. Our exceptional personnel, cutting-edge clinical technology, and adept utilization of information systems will distinguish us. We will provide our community with services that prioritize safety, achieve desired outcomes, and align with the latest professional knowledge whilst being served by the best healthcare faculties in the nation and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife

Location: Mowe / Redemption City, Ogun

Overview

• We are seeking a dedicated and versatile Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife with double qualification to join our team at Redeemers Health Village (RHV).
• This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing and midwifery care across a variety of clinical settings, including maternity wards, labour and delivery units, and general medical-surgical units.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in both nursing and midwifery practices, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities

Nursing Care:

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients across the lifespan, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, in accordance with evidence-based practice guidelines and standards of care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, identifying health problems, risks, and strengths to develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed by healthcare providers, monitoring patients' responses and outcomes to ensure optimal therapeutic effects and minimize risks.

Midwifery Care:

• Provide holistic and woman-centred midwifery care to pregnant women, labouring mothers, and postpartum patients, supporting physiological childbirth and promoting positive birth experiences.
• Conduct antenatal assessments, including prenatal examinations, fetal monitoring, and health education, empowering women to make informed decisions about their pregnancies and childbirth.
• Facilitate labour and delivery processes, including active labour management, pain relief measures, and supportive care, ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and baby throughout the childbirth experience.

Patient Education and Counseling:

• Educate patients and their families about health promotion, disease prevention, childbirth preparation, newborn care, and postpartum recovery, fostering informed decision-making and self-management skills.
• Provide counselling and emotional support to patients and families during times of transition, crisis, or bereavement, demonstrating empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.

Collaborative Practice:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members, including physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, obstetricians, paediatricians, and allied health professionals, to coordinate patient care and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care planning meetings, contributing insights and expertise from both nursing and midwifery perspectives to enhance patient care delivery.

Documentation and Quality Assurance:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing and midwifery assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records (EMR) or paper charts, adhering to regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of nursing and midwifery care delivery, identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing evidence-based practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Midwife (RM) with valid licensure from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent degree, with additional certification or training in midwifery.
• Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in nursing and midwifery, preferably in a hospital or maternity care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required; Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) certification preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in both nursing and midwifery practices, including assessment, intervention, and education, across the continuum of care.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize care and respond effectively to changes in patients' conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members and communicate compassionately with patients and families.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and lifelong learning in both nursing and midwifery disciplines.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] using "Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife Application" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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