Job For Nurse/Midwife Officer at Deda Hospital

Deda Hospital - A rapidly expanding Healthcare Facility located in Abuja, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: Nurse/Midwife Officer Location: Abuja Job Description

• Demonstrate a professional approach in regards to time keeping, appearance and behaviour.
• Excellence in customer service, facilitating relations with patients, extended families, friends and the broader community
• Provide emergency care and advice to patients presenting to the emergency department as required.
• Demonstrate competency in professional and clinical skills.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and discharge planning for patients as required.
• To effectively and efficiently use ward equipment and supplies.
• To communicate effectively with patients, nursing colleagues and all members of the healthcare team
• Liaise with medical, allied health and other nursing staff to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Maintain interest and understanding of current trends in nursing and in the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrate a professional approach in regard to time keeping, appearance and behaviour.
• Excellence in customer service, facilitating relations with patients, extended families, friends and the broader community.
• Practices in accordance with the Deda Hospital’s Vision, Values and Core Objectives.
• As a midwife, to provide quality care to midwifery patients during all stages of their pregnancy.
• Provide support and assistance to new mothers including breastfeeding advice and assistance with general parent crafting.
• Be available for "on call" roster as required to provide escort for midwifery patient requiring transfer or assistance if more than one patient in Delivery Suite.
• Provide quality nursing care that includes assessment, planning and evaluation of care.
• Attend relative study days/seminars to maintain current level of knowledge in all aspects of midwifery/medical/surgical nursing.
• Identifies learning needs and actions as able, or discusses with the relevant manager either before or during regular performance review processes.
• Active participation in Health Service activities and meetings.
• Maintain interest and understanding of current trends in nursing and in the healthcare industry.

• Must be RN and RM or BNSc. (Single Qualified need not apply)
• Minimum 3 years post graduation experience as a Registered Nurse and Midwife.
• Knowledge of and experience in quality improvement activities
• Knowledge of current issues, trends and research in acute services and maternity services / early years.