Nurse / Midwife at the Pearls Specialist Medical Centre

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be responsibleto care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery.
• You must possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of theater procedures, neonatal intensive care unit and patient safety.
• The ideal candidate must be conscientious in being a problem solver, compassionate, sensitive and fast to act in emergencies.
• The goal is topromote patient’s well-beingby providing high quality nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, taking vitals, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients information electronically
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities from time to time and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical consumables in emergencies
• Assist surgeons during procedures
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Maintain medical and staff records
• Track medical and office supplies stock
• Update patient health records, including admissions and insurance data
• Create work schedules for staff members.

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree with 2 - 5 years relevant work experience.