About this role

Industrial Nurse

Location: No1, Akaka Road, Ode Remo, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Proforce Defence is seeking a dedicated, highly qualified Industrial Nurse to lead immediate occupational healthcare, first aid, and clinical welfare services at our manufacturing plant in Ode Remo, Ogun State. The successful candidate will manage the factory clinic, administer emergency first aid, manage workplace injuries, and collaborate with the engineering and HSE teams to promote a safe, healthy, and ergonomically sound work environment across heavy vehicle assembly, welding, painting, and fabrication lines.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Medical Care & First Aid: Provide immediate, high-quality emergency nursing care, basic and advanced life support, and first aid for workplace injuries (e.g., burns, lacerations, chemical exposure, fractures, eye injuries) and acute illnesses.
Clinic Management & Inventory Control: Oversee the daily operations of the plant clinic, maintain accurate medical records, and manage stock levels of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and emergency response equipment.
Occupational Health Surveillance: Conduct routine health screenings, pre-employment medical examinations, annual health checks, and targeted health monitoring (e.g., audiometry for high-noise areas, spirometry for dust/fume exposure).
Incident Reporting & Injury Management: Administer injury reporting, coordinate worker rehabilitation and return-to-work plans, and collaborate with local hospitals or referral centers for advanced emergency care.
Ergonomics & Engineering Risk Collaboration: Work alongside safety engineers and HSE officers to identify occupational hazards, assess workspace ergonomics, and mitigate health risks related to heavy manual handling, repetitive assembly work, chemical usage, and noise exposure.
Health Education & Preventive Programs: Organize and deliver health awareness sessions, wellness programs, tool-box health talks, and hygiene/sanitation audits across factory workshops and administrative areas.

Mandatory Criteria: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid, active license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
Education: Diploma in General Nursing or B.Sc. in Nursing Science (BSN). Additional certification/training in Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) or Industrial Health is highly advantageous.
Certifications: Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Trauma / First Aid certification.

Experience:

2 – 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with direct experience in an industrial plant, automotive factory, construction site, or occupational health clinic setting strongly preferred.

Skills:

21st November, 2026.

Industrial Nurse