Skilled Nursing officer Maternal health worker at British Community Hospital and Outpatient Clinic (BCHOC) in Abuja
Organization:
- British Community Hospital and Outpatient Clinic (BCHOC)
Job Location:
- Abuja
Employment Type:
- Full time
Date Posted:
Job Description
Role Overview
- We are looking for a devoted and compassionate Nursing officer Maternal health worker with proven hands-on patient care to join our healthcare team.
- The preferred candidate will be proficient in offering complete maternal and newborn care, antenatal and postnatal solutions, family organizing, and crisis obstetric interventions.
- The position requires robust clinical judgment, outstanding patient information exchange, and compliance to best nursing and midwifery procedures.
Primary duties
- Offer antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to mothers and newborns.
- Carry out safe supplies and oversee obstetric crises according to procedures.
- Track maternal and fetal well-being during work and dispatch.
- Counsel patients on family organizing, reproductive health, and breastfeeding.
- Manage prescribed medications and execute applicable clinical standardized processes.
- Preserve precise and thorough patient records.
- Teach mothers and families on newborn care, nutrition, and hygiene promotion.
- Work alongside physicians, other nurses, and healthcare employees for most effective patient results.
- Follow infection prevention, regulate, and safety guidelines.
- Engage in public health outreach and maternal health education programs.
Credentials & Qualifications
- Education: Registered Nursing officer (RN) and Registered Maternal health worker (RM) credentials from an accredited institution.
- Accreditation: Ongoing practicing permit from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
- Expertise: At least 5 years of applicable post-certification expertise in a hospital, maternity unit, or primary healthcare setting.
- Solid understanding of maternal and child health care procedures.
- Skilled in managing obstetric crises and neonatal resuscitation.
- Outstanding interpersonal, counselling, and verbal abilities.
- Capability to operate in a high-pressure environment and make quick clinical decisions.
Preferred Competencies:
- Development in Basic Life Assist (BLS) and Improved Life Assist in Obstetrics (ALSO).
- Expertise in rural or low-asset healthcare settings.
- Understanding with health data recording and analytics platforms.
Compensation & Perks
- Attractive remuneration based on expertise.
- Health coverage and other perks.
- Avenues for uninterrupted career advancement.
Steps To Apply
Suitable applicants should send their Resume and Cover letter to: ceo@bchoc.net using the Position name as the subject of the mail.