Nurse

Role Description

The Nurse will deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to patients across outpatient and inpatient settings at Daniel Adewole Awe Medical Center. Day to day responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, wound care, infection prevention, and assisting physicians with examinations and procedures. The Nurse will maintain accurate patient records, support patient and family education, and ensure continuity of care through clear communication and thorough handovers. The role involves close collaboration with doctors and allied health professionals to ensure timely, coordinated treatment, and may include participation in emergency response and shift-based duties as required. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Ilesa.

Qualifications

• Recognized nursing qualification (RN, RM, or equivalent) and a valid registration and practicing licence with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and routine nursing procedures.
• Sound knowledge of infection prevention and control, patient safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to document care accurately, promptly, and confidentially.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and remain calm and composed in urgent situations.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Commitment to ethical practice, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Prior experience in a hospital or clinic setting is an advantage.