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

About the role

To provide experienced nursing care and senior clinical guidance within in-patient nursing (24-hour ward-based care), supporting and supervising junior nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide experienced nursing care and act as a senior clinical resource within the stream.
• Supervise and support junior nursing staff and trainees.
• 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.
• Act as senior clinical resource for deteriorating-patient escalation and complex ward-based care decisions.
• Oversee shift handover quality and admission/discharge planning within assigned units.

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 5 years of post-registration (NMCN) nursing experience. Experience providing and guiding nursing care within in-patient nursing or comparable services. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting relevant to in-patient nursing.

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.