Plant Nurse at Dangote

Job Summary

• Deliver comprehensive occupational healthcare support to personnel across rotating shift schedules within a high-volume polypropylene sack manufacturing facility.
• The role holder will drive workplace health and safety initiatives required of a Shift Nurse, execute prompt medical interventions for injuries and illnesses, and ensure the meticulous maintenance of employee clinical records and occupational health documentation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide first aid, basic treatment and emergency care when required.
• Assess workplace injuries and illnesses, and/or arrange further medical attention where necessary, if required.
• Support occupational health initiatives, health education and preventive care.
• Monitor and maintain first-aid equipment and medical supplies and their documented records.
• Keep confidential and accurate patient records and complete incident reports.
• Work closely with other Plant Nurses, Management and HSSE team members to support a safe and healthy working environment.
• Maintain accurate records of accident/injuries treated in the clinic and promptly cascade occupational/industrial injuries/accidents to the Head HSSE and Sustainability and to other Plant Leadership, as soon as they occur.
• Collate and cascade Weekly and Monthly Clinic Report to the Head HSSE and Sustainability.

Qualifification & Work Experience 

• Registered Nurse (RN) certification or Diploma/Degree in Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.) from an acrredited institution.
• Valid & Current Practicing License from the Nursing & Midwifrey Council of Nigeria (NMCN) or equivalent national regulatory body.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of active clinical nursing experience, with preference given to candidates with prior exposure to Occupational Health, Industrial/Factory Clinics, Emergency Triage, or Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments .

Skills & Competences:

• Shift Work Readiness: Demonstrated physical capability and willingness to work flexible, rotating 12-hour shifts (including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays).
• Industrial Clinical Triage: Proficiency in handling trauma, crush injuries, burns, chemical exposure, and acute medical emergencies typical of continuous heavy manufacturing environments.
• Record Keeping & Governance: Strong skills in confidential medical record documentation, incident reporting, and compliance with statutory occupational health and safety (HSE) standards.
• Communication & Empathy: Ability to communicate clearly with factory personnel across operational levels and coordinate effectively with external health providers/HMOs during medical evacuations.