The CVM Career Company – Our client, Redeemer Health Village, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accident and Emergency Nurse

Locations: Lagos and Ogun
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

• We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Accident and Emergency Nurse to join our team at Redeemers Health Village (RHV). The Accident and Emergency Nurse will be responsible for delivering high-quality emergency nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute medical and traumatic conditions. This role requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid and comprehensive assessments of patients presenting to the accident and emergency (A&E) department, prioritizing care based on the severity of their condition.
• Utilize triage protocols and clinical judgment to accurately categorize patients into appropriate triage levels, ensuring timely intervention for critically ill or injured patients.
• Provide immediate nursing interventions and treatments to stabilize patients with acute medical emergencies, trauma, or life-threatening conditions.
• Perform advanced procedures and interventions as required, including resuscitation, advanced airway management, and emergency medication administration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, surgeons, and allied health professionals, to coordinate emergent care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Advocate for patients’ needs and rights, ensuring they receive compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care throughout their emergency department visit.
• Participate in interprofessional rounds, case conferences, and debriefing sessions to discuss patient cases, share insights, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of emergency nursing care.
• Adhere to evidence-based guidelines, protocols, and best practices in emergency nursing, promoting a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Identify and report adverse events, near misses, and opportunities for improvement in patient care processes, contributing to a culture of transparency and learning.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered A and E Nurse with valid licensure from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent degree, with specialized training or certification in emergency nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accident and emergency nursing, preferably in a hospital or trauma center setting.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes and cover Letters to: [email protected] using “Accident and Emergency Nurse Application” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.