Registered Nurse

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in accordance with established clinical standards and protocols.
• Assess patients by taking medical history, measuring vital signs, and identifying healthcare needs.
• Administer medications, injections, immunisations, and prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
• Perform wound dressing, first aid, and other basic nursing procedures.
• Educate patients on medication use, disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and treatment adherence.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and report significant changes to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and documentation.
• Ensure proper infection prevention and control measures are followed at all times.
• Assist pharmacists in delivering patient-centred pharmaceutical care and health screening services.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to medical emergencies within the facility.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and adequate stock levels within the nursing and treatment areas.
• Participate in health awareness campaigns, community outreach programmes, and patient education initiatives organised by the pharmacy.
• Comply with all company policies, nursing regulations, and ethical standards.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management that are within the scope of professional nursing practice.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) practising licence.
• Minimum of a Diploma in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of post-qualification clinical experience (community pharmacy, outpatient clinic, or hospital experience is an advantage).
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Basic computer literacy and experience with electronic health records is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.