Rockgarden Homes, a Government-approved assisted living facility for Senior Citizens in Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head Nurse
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Due to the growth of our organization, we presently require the services of a homecare nurse with a willingness to be with us in the long term.
Job Description
- The main function of the Head Nurse (HN) is to deputize for the Nursing Manager.
- The NM will work as part of a team of professionals and medical staff that includes doctors, physiotherapists, and Home Care Assistants, providing care to aged adults in a Residential Setting.
- S/He will be involved in the social work aspect of healthcare as well as the clinical aspect.
- S/He will provide needed companionship to clients, lending an ear and letting them know they are being listened to.
- S/He will assist older adults with daily tasks such as personal grooming, dressing, and feeding.
- Ability and willingness to help lift patients into and out of their beds, chairs, or bathtubs if required.
- Helps patrons care for themselves by teaching the use of walkers, frames, special utensils to eat, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.
- You will supervise junior staff to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitizing of clients’ rooms and the work environment to maintain excellent standards of cleanliness.
- You must be willing and motivated to work extra hours in unusual periods of increased work demands and may be assigned other tasks as management decides.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing holistic healthcare to senior citizens in a residential setting.
- You will efficiently supervise Home Care Assistants and other junior staff.
- Fulfilling all reasonable requests from clients, to ensure their comfort, satisfaction and sa,fety.
- Caring for and educating clients and their relatives about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with clients and their families.
- You will consult with physicians, establish treatment plans, operate medical equipment and pe, and perform diagnostic checks and tests.
- Daily monitoring and recording of patrons’ conditions and vital signs
- Documenting daily care services and medication management
- Escorting clients to appointments (doctor, physical therapy, hair salon, etc.)
- Maintains, evaluates, and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate the individual needs of clients.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following aseptic standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
Minimum Requirements
- BNSc, RN, BS, or Diploma in nursing. PPN, BLS, and ACLS will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of practice experience as a registered nurse in a clinical setting.
- Full registration and affiliation with relevant professional bodies with the knowledge, ability, and, experience of caring for older adults.
- Ability to use electronic medical software.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- A compassionate, caring, and patient nature.
- Pleasant personality, team player, with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in both written and spoken information.
- A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work.
- Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide first aid during medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes, etc.
- Proven management and administrative experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of more than one major Nigerian language will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to have only 10 days off in a month, since accommodation is available onsite.
Deadline: 8th July, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send the documents below to: rockgardenhomes.recruitment@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Attached Documents
- An application letter explaining how your experience matches the essential criteria and your salary expectations.
- An up-to-date CV. This should include the names, addresses (including email), and phone numbers of two professional referees.
- A recent Passport Photograph.
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