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Resident Nurse (Male Hostel)
Dansol Christian Mission
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
This position offers a great opportunity for career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing basic healthcare and first aid to students and staff for injuries or acute illnesses.
- Developing and managing individual care plans for students with ongoing or chronic health conditions.
- Administering medication according to prescribed protocols.
- Detecting health problems in the early stages through regular screenings and follow-up care.
- Updating and maintaining comprehensive student medical histories.
- Ensuring proper documentation of all evaluation and screening findings.
- Reporting findings and recommending necessary treatment to the Vice Principal Student Affairs/Mission Nurse.
- Ensuring the school/hostel environment is clean, safe, and conducive to health (e.g., prevention of communicable diseases).
- Ensuring compliance with national and local health laws and following established procedures for the disposal of medical waste.
- Accompanying students to the hospital when necessary and ensuring they receive proper care and treatment.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality during all medical and counselling sessions.
- Displaying the highest ethical and professional behaviour and standards when working with all stakeholders (students, parents, school personnel, and external agencies).
Required Qualifications:
and Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) certification/license valid in Nigeria.
- 20 years of experience in providing pediatric, community, or school health services is highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of public health principles and communicable disease prevention.
- Excellent clinical assessment, organisational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality.
- A compassionate and caring disposition, with the ability to build rapport with students and parents.