Cardiothoracic Nurse at Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF)

The Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) is a Nigerian-based non-profit organisation that began its philanthropic activities in the 1990s and was formally incorporated in 2011. Since then, we have worked to provide infrastructure, quality healthcare access, and scholarship opportunities across various communities in Nigeria through public and private sector partnerships. Decades of achievement have honed our mission and, at SEOF, we seek to impact communities through programs that focus on education, healthcare and socio-economic empowerment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cardiothoracic Nurse

Location: Anambra
Employment Type: Full time
Reports to: The Head Nurse

Role Description

• The Cardiothoracic Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients with critical cardiac and thoracicconditions.
• This includes pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing surgeries suchas coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair/replacement, ASD/VSD Closure, lung resections etc.
• The nurse plays a vital role in monitoring patient hemodynamics, Airway management, EKG interpretations, administering medications, and utilizing advanced medical equipment to ensure the highest quality of care.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Patient Monitoring and Assessment
• Critical Care Interventions
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Collaboration and Communication
• Post-Operative Care Management
• Equipment Management
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Patient and Family Support
• Quality Improvement and Safety Initiatives
• Professional Development

Job Specifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• RN (Registered Nurse) License
• RCTN
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Cardiothoracic nurse.

Skills and Competences:

• Clinical Skills.
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making.
• Communication and Collaboration.
• Patient Education and Support.
• Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills.
• Technical Skills.
• Ethical and Professional Conduct:
• Safety and Infection Control.
• Critical Care Management and Quality Improvement.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development.

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter telling us who they are, and why they would be a good fit for the organization as a PDF attachment to: info@okwuosafoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.