ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY NURSE AT ALAN & GRANT | NURSING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Alan & Grant - Our client is a leading tertiary healthcare institution, dedicated to delivering advanced and compassionate medical care at international standards.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and resilient Accident & Emergency (A&E) Nurse to join our frontline medical team. In this critical role, you will provide immediate clinical care and life-saving interventions to patients suffering from acute illnesses, trauma, or urgent surgical needs. You must be a decisive professional capable of performing rapid triage and delivering high-quality care under significant pressure, ensuring patient dignity is maintained even in the most critical moments.

The ideal candidate is a registered professional who excels in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment and possesses the clinical "sixth sense" to identify patient deterioration before it becomes a crisis.

Requirements:

Clinical & Emergency Intervention

• Rapid Assessment: Perform comprehensive triage, assess patient presentations, and implement individualized care plans for emergency cases.

• Emergency Procedures: Monitor vital signs and initiate life-saving interventions according to established hospital emergency protocols and evidence-based practices.

• Medication Management: Safely administer medications and emergency treatments, maintaining meticulous records of all clinical interventions.

• Deterioration Management: Promptly identify and respond to clinical complications or patient deterioration, escalating complex cases to the Unit Manager or relevant physician when necessary.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Risk Mitigation: Continuously identify and assess clinical and operational risks, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.

• Infection Control: Adhere strictly to infection prevention protocols and hospital policies to maintain a sterile and safe emergency environment.

• Equipment Oversight: Ensure all medical devices and emergency equipment are functional, calibrated, and used appropriately during procedures.

• Quality Improvement: Participate in audits, KPI tracking, and accreditation processes to integrate quality initiatives into daily nursing practice.

Communication & Documentation

• Structured Handovers: Provide clear, structured handovers to ensure seamless continuity of care during shift changes or patient transfers.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multi-disciplinary teams, providing health education and counseling using innovative approaches.

• Accurate Reporting: Maintain precise records of assessments and treatments; complete incident reports and "near-miss" documentation according to hospital policy.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education & Licensing: Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid and current practicing license.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience in emergency nursing (recent experience is highly preferred).

  • Proven experience in a high-volume A&E or surgical environment.

  • Experience mentoring or teaching junior nursing staff is a significant advantage.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in triage protocols, advanced patient assessment, and emergency medication administration.

  • Deep knowledge of infection control and patient safety standards.

  • Ability to maintain meticulous documentation under high-pressure conditions.

• Core Competencies:

  • Decisiveness: Ability to act quickly and accurately during medical emergencies.

  • Teamwork: Strong collaboration skills within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.

  • Flexibility: Willingness to work various shift patterns, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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