Accident & Emergency Nurse

Responsibilities Rapidly evaluate incoming walk-in and ambulance patients to prioritize care based on medical severity (acuity levels Assist in life-saving procedures including CPR, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), airway management, and hemorrhage control Administer emergency medications, start intravenous (IV) lines, dress wounds, set fractures, and assist with minor surgeries or suturing Track vital signs, run preliminary tests, analyze lab or radiology results, and monitor patients during acute changes in condition Update physicians, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (paramedics, specialists, ICU), and provide guidance and reassurance to distressed patients and families Complete discharge paperwork, instruct patients on home care, or organize transfers to hospital wards, intensive care units (ICUs), or operating theatre Requirements Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Accident and Emergency Nurse Certification (RAEN) from an accredited institution. Minimum of 5years of relevant work experience inA & E nursing practices Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria(NMCN)and licensed to practice as an A & ENurse. Possess Life support credentials such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and specialized emergency nursing certificates (e.g., Certified Emergency Nurse [CEN]) Prior clinical background in medical-surgical nursing, critical care, or general ward experience preferred. Quick decision-making under extreme pressure, multi-tasking, emotional resilience, clear communication, and technical proficiency with medical and resuscitation equipment.