Hosanna Nursing and Maternity Home provides clinical and family healthcare in Obe (Sapele Road), Benin City, Edo State.
Job Description
Monitoring the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Educating patients as well as their partners and family members on reproductive health, preparation for parenthood, and antenatal care.
In general, providing care for pregnant women and their babies through labor, delivery, and post-natal care.
Delivering patients’ babies in the clinic as well as providing emotional support and encouragement during labor.
Taking and recording patients'' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, as well as ordering diagnostic tests as needed.
Conduct physical exams to assess patient health needs and problems
Implement physicians’ orders, perform treatments, start IVs, administer medications, and interpret special tests.
Administer direct care to injured, disabled, ill, or convalescent patients
Review and maintain medical records
Supervise the work of health care assistants
Educate patients about their medical conditions, treatment plans, and health maintenance
Maintain a safe, hygienic working environment
Prepare rooms and medical equipment and decontaminate instruments
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients
Other duties as provided by management
Requirements
Must be a Registered / Licensed Nurse
Proven experience working as a Nurse/Midwife
The ability to work under pressure.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and clinical assessment skills.
Effective communication skills.
Patient and compassionate.