Job 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
Patient Assessment and Triage:

• 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.

Emergency Care:

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid licensure from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Licensed Accident & Emergency Nurse
• Minimum of 1 year 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.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in emergency nursing practices, including rapid assessment, prioritization, and intervention.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to rapidly recognize and respond to changes in patients' conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and organized in high-stress situations, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the face of emergencies.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice in emergency nursing.