Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Registered Nurse at our Ekiti medical centre. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for looking after the general wellbeing of patients, drug administration etc. The Nurse will also be involved in outreach responsibilities working closely with our health consultant.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify patients’ care requirements, focus on their needs and act on them
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
• Resolve or report on patients’ needs or problems
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine diagnostic checks (monitor pulse, blood pressure and temperature, provide drugs and injections etc)
• Monitor and record patient’s condition and document provided care services
• Treat medical emergencies
• Follow care regulations and standards
• Work within and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Proven nursing experience
• Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Compassionate with good communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• BSc or diploma in nursing
• Postgraduate nursing degree (added advantage not compulsory).