Recruitment Of Nursing Officer At Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos

Cedarcrest Hospitals Limited currently has two hospitals located in both Abuja and Lagos having over one hundred (100) bed capacity without patient camps in several other cities across Nigeria. Our services and facilities span several specialties and include emergency/trauma centre, radiology diagnostic centre, prosthetic manufacturing plant, oxygen manufacturing plant, modular surgical operating theatres, gastrointestinal endoscopy suite, and several other facilities that make for a modern multispecialty hospital.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nursing Officer

Job Code: CHL / LG / HR / 2022 / 01 / JAD / 008

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

The Nurse Officer I reports to the Nursing Service Manager, is charged with providing care for hospital patients as well as assists physicians in providing treatment in various medical settings.

This includes but is not limited to recording and reporting symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.

The Nurse Officer I will also be tasked with maintaining accurate patient reports and medical histories, administering medication and treatments to patients while observing reactions and side effects.

They also advise patients and their families on various health and conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.

Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.

Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.

Recording patient vital signs and medical information.

Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.

Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.

Administering intravenous medications.

Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.

Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice

Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians

Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients

Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts

Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders

Escalate patient observations and problems via approved channels

Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)

Provide instant medical care in emergencies

Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Support patient in their activities of daily living {ADL}.

Qualifications / Competencies

RN / RM

Bachelor's of Nursing Science is added advantage

Valid Licence - Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter

1 - 2 years as RN in hospital environment

BLS certification

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.

Basic computer skills.

Professional, friendly attitude.

Experience in emergency room or intensive care

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.

Special Conditions:

Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital

Employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment

Knowledge of workflow processes.

Application Closing Date

11th September, 2022.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in PDF format to: careers@cedarcresthospitals.com using the Job Title and Code as the subject of the mail.