DEDA Hospital is recruiting for Nursing Officer (Peadiatric)

DEDA Hospital is a leading Nigerian healthcare provision facility with a history of successful health outcomes for our clients. Started Operations in 2012, DeDa hospital is home to an array of experienced healthcare providers and administrators from across the world with a dedication to delivering optimal healthcare service, especially to women, children and families. For over 6 years, DeDa hospital has provided Abuja, Nigeria and the International world with high quality, compassionate healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nursing Officer (Peadiatric)

Location: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Deadline: 19th August, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV only to: career@dedahospital.com using “Peadiatric Nurse” as subject of the email.