About this role
The role is for a registered nurse at Daniel Adewole Awe Medical Center in Ilesa, Osun. The nurse will provide safe and high-quality nursing care to patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, performing tasks such as patient assessments, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, wound care, infection prevention, and assisting physicians. The position requires keeping accurate records, educating patients and families, and ensuring continuity of care through clear handovers and communication with the care team. It is a full-time, on-site role with potential involvement in emergency response and shift duties. The employer operates as a healthcare facility delivering primary and secondary care to the local community and beyond.
What you would do
- Assess patients and monitor vital signs
- Administer medications and perform routine nursing procedures
- Provide wound care and infection prevention measures
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Support patient and family education
- Communicate effectively for continuity of care and handovers
- Collaborate with doctors and allied health professionals
- Participate in emergency response when required
- Work shift-based duties including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
What they are asking for
- Registered nursing qualification (RN, RM, or equivalent) with valid NMCN registration and practising licence
- Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and routine nursing procedures
- Knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards
- Ability to document care accurately, promptly, and confidentially
- Compassionate, patient-centred approach with good communication
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and stay calm in urgent situations
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Commitment to ethical practice and professional development
- Prior hospital or clinic experience is an advantage
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