Senior Nursing Officer

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  • Added Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
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Position: Senior Nursing Officer

Closing Date: 11 June 2025

Contract: 3-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan

DUTIES:

Accurately assess and record patientsโ€™ vital signs. Perform wound dressing for both routine and emergency cases. Conduct eye lavage, ear syringing, and administer parenteral medications as required. Initiate and manage intravenous infusions when necessary. Administer all routine immunizations in accordance with medical guidelines. Assess visual acuity using the Snellen chart. Escort critically ill patients to external healthcare facilities when needed. Perform minor surgical procedures such as incision and drainage of abscesses. Suture minor lacerations under appropriate clinical conditions. Record daily patient attendance using the clinicโ€™s electronic system. Clean, sterilize (autoclave), and properly store nursing instruments. Monitor and replenish the clinicโ€™s emergency box and resuscitation trolley as needed. Deliver health education across various areas of nursing practice. Provide clinical consultations when required. Prepare medication bills outside of regular working hours. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

BSc in Nursing/ Nursing Science with any two (2) of the following: Diploma in Public/Occupational Health Nursing; Family Planning Certificate; Post Basic Diploma in Accident & Emergency Nursing; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Diploma in Nursing Science.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

Minimum of six (6) yearsโ€™ experience in at least (3) of the following areas; Post Basic Diploma in Accident and Emergency unit; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Theatre Techniques; Post Basic Nursing Certificate in Paediatric Nursing; Outpatient Departments and Medical wards; Community Health Nursing. Good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure. Experience in carrying out basic laboratory procedures such as rapid malaria test, urinalysis and blood sugar using a glucometer.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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