Nurse at Jagal Group

Purpose/Role:

•     To provide a comprehensive medical consultation and provide medical treatment in accordance with best nursing practice.
•     To provide a timely and quality service to patients.
•     To be available during shift roster for medical emergencies and provide medical care as directed.
•     To manage any in-patient cases and provide timely reviews – reporting issues to the Duty Doctor.
•     To assist in managing HSE related cases as appropriate, informing HSE Staff of any First Aid / Medical Treatment cases.
•     To provide mentoring and consultancy advice and guidance to patients.
•     To undertake any other tasks as directed by Matron the Medical Officers or Practice Manager.

Key aims and objectives:

•     Must be Registered and in date with the Nigerian Nursing Council (Current).
•     Must have a Sound understanding of, and commitment to nursing principles, primary health care, and the principles of occupational health.
•     Must have the ability to assess ill patients, to formulate a diagnosis and implement appropriate treatment plans and to commence their implementation.
•     Sensitivity to and respect for cultural, ethnic and religious diversity of our patients.
•     Ability to work to deadlines and flexibility to meet variable/high work demands.

Prime Responsibilities and Duties:

•     The candidate will provide medical consultations
•     Conduct pre-employment medical screening and occupational health checks when required.
•     The candidate will provide unbiased medical advice on patients and their abilities for work related tasks.
•     The candidate must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with legible handwriting (or printing).
•     The candidate will be expected to use IT and a medical records system and use of windows based platforms.
•     The candidate will be expected to work unsocial hours as per a roster.
•     The candidate must be free from health or disability issues, as the role will include periodic onsite visits

The Persons:

•     Ideally be registered for at least one year as a registered nurse (desirable but not essential)
•     Have previous work experience in hospital or clinic.
•     Registered with the Nigerian Nursing Council.
•     Good written and verbal communication skills including English language.
•     Demonstrated capability to function well in multicultural situations.
•     Good IT knowledge and ability to use computer software systems.
•     Able to work without supervision.
•     CPR / BLS / ALS Certificate – desirable – although internal training will be given.