Registered Nurse

Job Description

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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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: adm.sdchib2019@yahoo.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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