Nurse at Wellness Healthcare Group

Wellness Healthcare Limited was incorporated in 2008 (RC7440945). Wellness Pharmacy & Mart currently runs as retail chain business on all kinds of pharmaceutical products and has 4 outlets in Lagos serving numerous clients within and beyond the shores of the Metropolis.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nurse

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: Medical Doctor

Purpose of the Job

• Post holder has to do her/his part to improve quality, safety, efficiency at the clinic.
• You will also record patient’s medical history and symptoms while collaborating with the clinic team (Medical Doctor, Pharmacist ) to plan for patient care, you will also administer medications and treatments.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Patient Care:

• As a caregiver for patients, you will help to manage physical needs and treat health conditions
• To do this, you will need to observe and monitor the patient, recording any relevant information to aid in treatment decision-making.
• Throughout the treatment process, you will follow the progress of the patient and act accordingly with the patient’s best interests in mind
• The care you provide will extend beyond the administration of medications and other therapies.

Patient Advocacy:

• The patient is the first priority of at our clinic
• Therefore in this role you will advocate for the best interests of the patient and maintain the patient’s dignity throughout treatment and care
• This may include making suggestions in the treatment plan of patients, in collaboration with other health professionals at the clinic.

Planning of Care:

• You will be involved in the decision-making process for the treatment of patients
• It is important that you are able to think critically when assessing patient signs and identifying potential problems so that you can make the appropriate recommendations and actions.

Patient Education and Support:

• You are also responsible for ensuring that patients are able to understand their health, illnesses, medications, and treatments to the best of their ability
• This is of essence when clients are through with consultations and will need to understand and take control of their own treatments.
• You should take the time to explain to the patient and their family or caregiver what to do and what to expect when they leave the clinic.
• You should also make sure that the patient feels supported and knows where to seek additional information, if needed, is crucial.

Educational Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Nursing Degree or Certificate from School of Nursing
• 1 to 3 years relevant and hands on nursing experience and an ability to demonstrate practical understanding of what the role entails
• Emotional stability and empathy
• Strong interpersonal, team working, with the ability to confidently engage with others
• Flexibility, quick response and endurance
• Evidence of high level organizational skills and attention to details.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.