Jobs at Solid Rock Hospital

Responsibilities

• Assisting Surgeons during surgical procedures in the theatre.
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Maintaining a hygienic and safe working environment.
• Providing nursing care before, during, and after patients undergo surgery or a non-surgical procedure.
• Administration of drugs via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, dermal, topical, inhalation, and subcutaneous routes and identification of drug reactions and adverse effect
• Collaborating with surgical Teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care
• Fluid, blood, and blood products administration as well as I/O management
• Identifying and reading basic laboratory values.
• Oxygen administration
• Insertion of male and female Foley catheter for the collection of urine samples, proper monitoring of intake and output, and for temporary drainage of urine.
• Providing surgical patients with perioperative care.
• Designs a high-quality nursing care plan for each client and evaluating its efficacy by documenting outcomes
• Proper utilization of surgical checklist
• Circulating patients during surgical procedure
• Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.
• Ensures every member of the surgical team is properly dressed before a surgical procedure
• Proper handling of surgical instruments and equipment according to practicing standards.
• Inventory taking and keeping proper Documentation by updating patient files and medical records.

Requirements

• A minimum of RN / Post Basic Perioperative Nursing from any accredited school of nursing or university.
• 2-5 years post basic training experience as a Periopearative Nurse
• Basic Life Support certificate is a MUST
• ACLS certificate would be an added advantage
• Sufficient clinical knowledge.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies changes in a child’s signs and symptoms and intervenes in emergency situations.
• Differentiates between normal and abnormal physical findings.
• Participates in activities to manage a child’s pain levels.
• Serves as a child advocate
• Evaluates a child for signs and symptoms of abuse
• Administers medication using age-appropriate guidelines.
• Determines a child’s needs related to pain management
• Analyzes situations to anticipate pathophysiological problems and detect changes in status.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality in nurse/child relationships
• Involves the child and family in the care plan and determines the child’s needs based on a careful analysis of symptoms in relation to their growth and development.
• Performs physical examinations, such as measuring vitals, taking blood and urine samples, and ordering diagnostic tests.
• Explain to parents and families how to take care of their children and protect their health, including advising them on how to design their home for conditions such as paralysis and juvenile diabetes.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing / any other relevant qualification
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• A Registered Nurse with a valid license
• Must be a registered Pediatric Nurse with a valid practicing license
• Must reside within Ikeja Axis