Nursing Officer (in-patient) - Kaduna At Dragnet Nigeria

About the role

To deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care within in-patient nursing (24-hour ward-based care), assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients within the stream.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely nursing records and apply infection-prevention and clinical-governance standards.
• Maintain valid NMCN registration/licence and MCPDP compliance, and comply with internal policies.
• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and support managed-care processes.
• Deliver bedside nursing care across the shift, including medication rounds, IV therapy and fluid-balance charting.
• Monitor vital signs and early-warning scores, escalating deteriorating patients promptly.
• Lead admission and discharge processes and participate in ISBAR shift handover.
• Apply pressure-area care and falls-prevention measures for admitted patients.

Required skills

• Knowledge of nursing practice relevant to in-patient nursing appropriate to the role
• Competence in nursing assessment, care planning and safe medication administration
• Understanding of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance
• Accurate nursing record-keeping and competent use of clinical systems
• Effective communication with patients, families and colleagues

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of post-registration (NMCN) nursing experience; newly registered nurses may be considered.

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification from an accredited School/College of Nursing, or a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc/BSc Nursing) from a recognised university.
• Completion of any required orientation/internship and NYSC (for degree holders), or a valid exemption where applicable.