Registered Nurse
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Job summary
A Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients by assessing their health needs, administering treatments and medications, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The RN promotes patient safety and provides health education.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
1 year
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Port Harcourt & Rivers State, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Assess patients' physical, emotional, and psychological conditions upon admission and throughout their care.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
- Administer medications, injections, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and observe for changes in health conditions.
- Assist physicians during medical examinations, procedures, and emergencies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and nursing documentation.
- Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, treatment plans, medication usage, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide first aid or life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Ensure infection prevention and control protocols are strictly followed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic patient environment.
- Prepare and operate medical equipment while ensuring proper maintenance and safety.
- Collaborate with doctors, laboratory personnel, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Collect blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
- Monitor and report patients' progress, reactions to medications, and any complications to the attending physician.
- Participate in ward rounds, nursing meetings, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Support health promotion, immunization, and community outreach programs where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, nursing ethics, and regulatory standards.
- Mentor junior nursing staff, nursing assistants, and student nurses when assigned.
- Perform any other nursing duties assigned by management or the Head of Nursing Services.
- Registered Nurse (RN) qualification from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Valid registration and current practicing license with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) or the relevant nursing regulatory authority.
- Additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are an added advantage.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience (depending on the organization's requirements).
- Experience in hospitals, clinics, specialist healthcare facilities, or community healthcare settings is preferred.
- Excellent patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
- Strong knowledge of nursing procedures, medications, and infection control practices.
- Ability to administer medications safely and accurately.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to care.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems are an added advantage.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency call duties when required.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
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