Cardiothoracic Nursing officer at Reddington Hospital in Lagos

Role summary

The Cardiothoracic Nursing officer delivers expert nursing care to patients undergoing surgical standardized processes of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs inside the chest cavity.

Patient Care:

Supply evidence-based nursing care to patients before, during, and after cardiothoracic surgeries (CABG, valve replacements, thoracotomies, lung resections, transplants, etc.).

Partnership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and respiratory therapists to guarantee smooth care.
• Engage in multidisciplinary rounds and care organizing sessions.
• Help in intraoperative assist (e.g., managing instruments, making sure sterility, and offering surgeon support when needed).

Credentials & Qualifications

• Education: Registered Nursing officer (RN) with a Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc) or equivalent.
• Licensure: Ongoing Nursing and Midwifery Council permit (or equivalent in country of practice).
• Expertise: 2–3 years of nursing expertise; a minimum of 1 year in cardiothoracic.
• Qualifications: expertise accreditation in cardiothoracic/critical CCRN care nursing, BLS and ACLS necessary.

Competencies:

• Robust clinical evaluation and critical thinking abilities.
• Competence in ventilator and hemodynamic supervising.
• Clear articulation and collaborative ability.
• Capability to manage high-stress conditions and make quick, sound decisions.

Core Skills:

• Patient-centered care
• Clinical competence in cardiothoracic and critical care
• Flexibility and adaptability under pressure
• Compassion and empathy in patient engagements
• Robust ethical and specialist guidelines
• Carry out complete patient evaluations which includes vital signs, hemodynamic supervising, and respiratory operation.
• Manage medications, IV fluids, and blood goods safely and precisely.
• Track patients in critical care and step-down units, identifying and responding promptly to signs of deterioration.
• Offer wound care, chest tube management, ventilator assist, and pain management.