About this role
Nursing Officer (In-Patient) at Dragnet Nigeria
About the role
To deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care within in-patient nursing, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
Responsibilities
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Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients within the stream.
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Administer medications and treatments accurately within scope of practice.
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Maintain accurate, complete and timely nursing records and apply infection-prevention and clinical-governance standards.
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Maintain valid NMCN registration/licence and MCPDP compliance, and comply with internal policies.
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Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and support managed-care processes.
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Deliver bedside nursing care across the shift, including medication rounds, IV therapy and fluid-balance charting.
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Monitor vital signs and early-warning scores, escalating deteriorating patients promptly.
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Lead admission and discharge processes and participate in ISBAR shift handover.
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Apply pressure-area care and falls-prevention measures for admitted patients.
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Required skills
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Nursing assessment
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Care planning
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Safe medication administration
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Patient safetyInfection prevention
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Clinical governance
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Accurate nursing record-keeping
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Competent use of clinical systems
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Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of post-registration (NMCN) nursing experience; newly registered nurses may be considered.
- Clinical nursing competence relevant to in-patient nursing, exercised with appropriate autonomy.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting relevant to in-patient nursing.
Education
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Registered Nurse (RN) qualification from an accredited School/College of Nursing, or a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc/BSc Nursing) from a recognised university.
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Completion of any required orientation/internship and NYSC (for degree holders), or a valid exemption where applicable.
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