Senior Nursing Officer

St Dominic Catholic Hospital | Oyo, Nigeria

Full-time Posted 3 weeks ago 7 views

About the Role

St Dominic Catholic Hospital, a 64-bed faith-based healthcare institution, is recruiting a Senior Nursing Officer to join our dedicated healthcare team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse to make a meaningful impact on patient care while upholding Catholic and medical ethics alongside evidence-based medicine practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies
  • Conduct patient assessments, monitor clinical conditions, and develop appropriate nursing care plans
  • Administer medications and treatments accurately as prescribed by physicians
  • Monitor vital signs and report significant clinical changes promptly
  • Assist physicians during procedures, emergencies, and ward rounds
  • Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and patient records
  • Educate patients and relatives on disease prevention, treatment plans, and healthy lifestyle practices
  • Supervise, mentor, and guide junior nurses, nurse assistants, and student nurses
  • Ensure strict compliance with infection prevention and control protocols
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for coordinated patient care
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous professional development
  • Uphold patient confidentiality and professional ethics at all times

Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with valid NMCN practicing license
  • Minimum 10 years post-qualification clinical experience in a reputable hospital
  • Registered Midwife (RM) qualification (advantageous)
  • Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc) (advantageous)
  • Current BLS certification; ALS/ACLS certification (advantageous)
  • Experience in Accident & Emergency or General Ward (advantageous)

Benefits
  • Attractive and competitive salary package
  • Performance-based career progression opportunities
  • Continuous professional development and training programmes
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

Skills

Clinical Assessment Patient Care Nursing Procedures Leadership Patient Safety Evidence-Based Practice Staff Supervision Medical Documentation Infection Control Communication Critical Thinking Team Collaboration Time Management Patient Education Emergency Response
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