About the Role
Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul Hospital is a reputable, faith-based healthcare facility located in Kubwa, Abuja, dedicated to bridging the healthcare gap for rural and urban communities. We are currently looking for a skilled, compassionate, and resilient Accident & Emergency Nurse to provide exceptional, rapid-response patient care in our fast-paced emergency department.
Key Responsibilities- Rapidly evaluate incoming walk-in and ambulance patients to prioritize care based on medical severity and acuity levels.
- Assist in life-saving procedures including CPR, advanced cardiac life support, airway management, and hemorrhage control.
- Administer emergency medications, start intravenous lines, dress wounds, set fractures, and assist with minor surgeries or suturing.
- Track vital signs, run preliminary tests, analyze lab or radiology results, and monitor patients during acute changes in condition.
- Update physicians, coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and provide guidance and reassurance to distressed patients and families.
- Complete discharge paperwork, instruct patients on home care, or organize safe transfers to hospital wards, ICUs, or the operating theatre.
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Accident and Emergency Nurse Certification (RAEN) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical work experience in A&E nursing practices.
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) with a valid practicing license.
- Possession of life support credentials such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- Exceptional quick decision-making under pressure, emotional resilience, multitasking abilities, and technical proficiency with medical equipment.
- Competitive salary aligned with industry standards and experience.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and medical training.
- A supportive, faith-based work environment focused on community impact and holistic care.
- HMO health coverage and staff welfare packages.