Registered Nurse at Sigma Consult

Location: Ajah, Lagos
Reporting Line: Nurse Manager

Job Brief

• We are looking for a registered nurse to join our nursing staff in providing excellent health care to our patients.
• Your duty of caring for the patients coming into our facility include tasks like creating and maintaining accurate patient records, administering medication and monitoring for side effects, recording vital signs, and reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
• The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision.
• You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will also be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patient behavior
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests
• Collect patient health history
• Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans
• Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options
• Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
• Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
• Direct and supervise nurses, nurse assistants and nurse aides
• Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Assist surgeons during operations
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing / Nursing certification
• Minimum of 1-2 years working experience
• Valid Nursing License
• Close proximity is highly recommended

Skills:

• Basic computer skills.
• Professional, friendly attitude.
• Experience in home health care.
• Experience in emergency room or intensive care.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills