Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

• St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is inviting applications from highly experienced, compassionate, and professionally competent Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2-7 years post-qualification clinical experience to join our healthcare team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care, supervising junior nursing staff where necessary, ensuring adherence to clinical best practices, and contributing to the hospital's commitment to excellent patient-centered care.
• The ideal candidate should possess sound clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, leadership ability, and a passion for delivering safe, ethical, and compassionate healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies.

• Conduct patient assessments, monitor clinical conditions, and develop appropriate nursing care plans.

• Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed by physicians.

• Monitor patients' vital signs and promptly report significant changes to the appropriate clinician.

• Assist physicians during medical procedures, emergencies, and ward rounds.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely nursing documentation and patient records.

• Educate patients and their relatives on disease prevention, treatment plans, medications, and healthy lifestyle practices.

• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior nurses, nurse assistants, and student nurses where applicable.

• Ensure strict compliance with infection prevention and control protocols.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic patient care environment.

• Collaborate effectively with doctors, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and continuous professional development programmes.

• Uphold patient confidentiality, professional ethics, and the hospital's core values at all times.

• Respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations within the hospital.

• Education & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc) is an added advantage.

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.

• Registered Midwife (RM) qualification is an added advantage.

• Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) practicing license.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is desirable. Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• 2-7 years post-qualification clinical experience in a reputable hospital.
• Experience in any of the following areas will be an added advantage:
• Accident & Emergency
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Theatre
• Maternity/Labour Ward
• General Ward
• Paediatrics
• Medical/Surgical Ward

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Strong knowledge of nursing procedures, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• Good documentation and electronic medical record (EMR) skills.
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Other Requirements:

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

• Excellent customer service and patient relationship skills.

• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, public holidays, and respond to emergencies when required.

• Strong commitment to teamwork, ethical practice, compassion, and continuous improvement.

• Remuneration

• Attractive and competitive salary package.

• Performance-based career progression opportunities.

• Continuous professional development and training.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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