About the Role
The Abia State Government is currently seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Anaesthetic Nurse to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures, ensuring their comfort, safety, and speedy recovery. You will work closely with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals within our state-of-the-art medical facilities in Abia State, delivering top-tier healthcare services to our community. If you are a committed professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the public health sector in Nigeria, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor patient conditions closely and assess their physical and emotional needs to provide optimal care throughout the anaesthetic process.
- Observe, interpret, and document patient symptoms, communicating critical changes promptly to attending physicians and surgeons.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administer prescribed medications, manage intravenous lines, and monitor anaesthesia levels according to physician orders.
- Assist surgeons and anaesthetists during surgical operations, ensuring a sterile and safe environment.
- Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including equipment decontamination and surface sanitization.
- Provide prompt and effective medical care during emergency situations within the healthcare facility.
- Supervise, mentor, and train junior nursing staff, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and nursing assistants.
- Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, health maintenance, and prevention methods.
- Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc) or a recognized diploma from an accredited nursing program.
- Must hold a valid and current professional nursing license to practice in Nigeria.
- Proven clinical experience working as a registered anaesthetic nurse in a reputable hospital or healthcare setting.
- In-depth knowledge of anaesthetic nursing care methods, emergency response procedures, and health safety guidelines.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with a strong team-player mindset.
- Demonstrated compassion, emotional resilience, and high responsibility in high-stress medical environments.
- Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Competitive salary and compensation package aligned with public healthcare standards in Abia State.
- Opportunities for professional growth through sponsored educational workshops, seminars, and medical conferences.
- A supportive, collaborative, and community-focused work environment dedicated to public service excellence.