Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and professionally qualified Nurse/Midwife to join our clinical team.
The successful candidate must be double-qualified as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Midwife (RM) and will be responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centred nursing and midwifery care.
The ideal candidate should be clinically competent, emotionally intelligent, attentive to detail, and able to work effectively with doctors, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide quality nursing and midwifery care to patients in line with professional and hospital standards.
Assess patients'' health conditions, monitor vital signs, and promptly report any changes or concerns.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by medical practitioners.
Assist doctors during examinations, procedures, emergencies, and other clinical interventions.
Provide antenatal, postnatal, and maternity care to pregnant women and new mothers.
Monitor mothers and babies before, during, and after delivery.
Assist with normal deliveries and provide appropriate care during the different stages of labour.
Recognise and promptly escalate signs of maternal or neonatal complications.
Provide newborn care, including monitoring, feeding support, and basic newborn assessment.
Educate patients and families on medications, treatment plans, hygiene, nutrition, breastfeeding, and general health practices.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, nursing notes, and clinical documentation.
Observe infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
Ensure proper handling and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
Support emergency response and participate in resuscitation and other critical care procedures within the scope of practice.
Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.
Participate in ward rounds, handovers, team meetings, and other clinical activities.
Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
Ensure proper communication and continuity of care during shift handovers.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment.
Comply with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the Nursing Manager or Medical Director.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor''s Degree/HND in Nursing or equivalent recognised nursing qualification.
Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
Must be a Registered Midwife (RM).
Valid and current registration/licence with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
Valid practising licence.
2–3 years relevant clinical experience, preferably in a hospital, maternity, or healthcare setting.
Experience in maternity, labour and delivery, antenatal and postnatal care will be an advantage.
Current knowledge of nursing and midwifery practices, patient safety, and infection prevention and control.
Key Competencies:
Strong clinical and patient-care skills
Good knowledge of nursing and midwifery procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate and patient-centred approach
Ability to remain calm and effective during emergencies
Good observation and critical-thinking skills
Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Good time-management and organisational skills
Personal Attributes:
The ideal candidate should be:
Caring and empathetic
Responsible and dependable
Professional and respectful
Patient and emotionally mature
Detail-oriented
Proactive and willing to learn
Committed to patient safety and quality care
Working Conditions:
The role may involve working rotating shifts, weekends, public holidays, night duty, and emergency call-outs, depending on the hospital''s operational requirements.