Nursing Officer (Paediatric) – DEDA Hospital – Abuja

Job Descriptions
As a nurse, to provide quality care to neonates and identifies changes in a neonate’s signs and symptoms and intervenes in emergency situations.
Provide support and assistance to new mothers including feeding advice and assistance with general parent crafting.
Be available for “on call” roster as required to provide escort for midwifery patient requiring transfer or assistance if more than one patient in Delivery Suite.
Provide quality nursing care that includes assessment, planning and evaluation of care.
Performs physical examinations, such as measuring vitals, taking blood and urine samples, and ordering diagnostic tests
Identifies learning needs and actions as able, or discusses with the relevant manager either before or during regular performance review processes.
Active participation in Health Service activities and meetings.
Maintain interest and understanding of current trends in nursing and in the healthcare industry.
Demonstrate a professional approach in regards to time keeping, appearance and behaviour.
Excellence in customer service, facilitating relations with patients, extended families, friends and the broader community
Provide emergency care and advice to patients presenting to the emergency department as required.
Demonstrate competency in professional and clinical skills.
Ensure appropriate documentation and discharge planning for patients as required.
To effectively and efficiently use ward equipment and supplies.
To communicate effectively with patients, nursing colleagues and all members of the healthcare team
Liaise with medical, allied health and other nursing staff to ensure continuity of patient care.
Maintain interest and understanding of current trends in nursing and in the healthcare industry.
Demonstrate a professional approach in regard to time keeping, appearance and behaviour.
Excellence in customer service, facilitating relations with patients, extended families, friends and the broader community.
Practices in accordance with the Deda Hospital’s Vision, Values and Core Objectives.

Requirements
Must be RN / RM / Paediatric Nursing
Minimum 3 years post graduation experience as a Registered Nurse.
Evidence of practical experience with Neonates.
Knowledge of current issues, trends and research in acute services and maternity services / early years / NICU
Fluency in Hausa Language will be an added advantage

To apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV only using “Peadiatric Nurse” as subject of the email to: career@dedahospital.com
Application Deadline: 24th July, 2020.

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