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Accident & Emergency Nurse
About this role
The role is for a registered nurse specialising in Accident and Emergency, based at the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul Hospital in Kubwa, Abuja. The hospital is faith-based and aims to bridge gaps between public services and local health needs, offering general health and medical services. The job involves handling walk-in and ambulance patients, prioritising care by severity, and assisting with life-saving procedures and emergency treatments. It requires prior A&E nursing experience and active registration with the NMCN, along with relevant life support certifications. The employer provides emergency care and supports patients and families while coordinating transfers to appropriate hospital areas as needed.
What you would do
- Evaluate incoming patients and prioritise based on acuity.
- Assist in life-saving procedures (CPR, ACLS, airway management, hemorrhage control).
- Administer emergency medications, start IV lines, dress wounds, set fractures, assist with minor surgeries or suturing.
- Monitor vital signs, run preliminary tests, analyse results, and track changes in condition.
- Update physicians and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide guidance and reassurance to patients and families.
- Complete discharge paperwork and instruct on home care or arrange transfers to wards/ICUs/operating theatre.
What they are asking for
- Registered Nurse (RN) and RAEN certification from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant A&E nursing experience.
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and licensed as an A&E Nurse.
- Life support credentials (BLS, ACLS) and specialised emergency nursing certificates (e.g., CEN).
- Prior clinical background in medical-surgical nursing, critical care, or general ward work preferred.
- Ability to make quick decisions under pressure, multi-task, and communicate clearly; proficient with resuscitation equipment.
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