ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY NURSE AT REDDINGTON HEALTHCARE GROUP | ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY NURSE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

The Reddington Healthcare Group is renowned in Nigeria and abroad for medical excellence and attracts world-class Specialist Doctors and Surgeons. Reddington is a 5-star, one-stop facility providing comprehensive solutions to your healthcare needs. The facility was set up as a tertiary centre with multiple specialties, committed to deliver excellent service in the medical field, with all departments supported by the latest technology and state-of-the-art medical equipment. The Hospital has been thoughtfully planned and equipped to support the highest levels of patient safety, service excellence and quality clinical care.

Job Description:

Reddington Hospital is seeking a competent and dedicated Accident & Emergency Nurse to join our elite frontline team. In this role, you are the first line of defense in critical care, providing urgent nursing interventions to patients presenting with acute illnesses and life-threatening injuries.

Working in one of Nigeria’s most advanced emergency units, you will operate in a high-velocity environment where every second counts. We are looking for a specialist who can combine clinical mastery with the ability to remain calm under extreme pressure. If you are a licensed professional with a passion for emergency medicine and a commitment to patient safety, we invite you to apply.

Requirements:

1. Rapid Assessment & Triage Excellence

• Clinical Prioritization: Perform rapid, accurate triage using standardized emergency scales to ensure the most critical patients receive immediate attention.

• Continuous Monitoring: Maintain rigorous surveillance of vital signs and neurological status, identifying subtle changes in patient conditions before they escalate.

• Immediate Intervention: Initiate life-saving protocols, including basic and advanced life support, while coordinating with the emergency medical team.

2. Acute Clinical Interventions & Support

• Procedure Assistance: Assist emergency physicians during high-stakes procedures, including intubation, chest tube insertion, and advanced wound management.

• Medication Governance: Administer emergency medications, IV fluids, and blood products with absolute accuracy and speed.

• Resuscitation Leadership: Play a key role in the resuscitation team, ensuring equipment readiness and adherence to ACLS/PALS guidelines.

3. Patient Advocacy & Safety Governance

• Infection Control: Maintain a sterile environment and strictly follow universal precautions to prevent cross-contamination in the trauma bay.

• Clinical Documentation: Ensure real-time, accurate documentation of all nursing actions, medication administration, and patient responses.

• Compassionate Communication: Provide clear, empathetic communication to distressed patients and their families, managing expectations in crisis situations.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.

• Specialization: Post-basic qualification in Accident & Emergency, Critical Care, or Emergency Nursing is essential.

• Experience: Minimum of [5] years of post-qualification experience in an emergency or acute care setting.

• Licensing: Must possess a valid, current license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

Core Competencies

• Critical Thinking: Proven ability to make rapid, sound clinical decisions in life-and-death scenarios.

• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in operating emergency equipment, including ventilators, defibrillators, and multi-parameter monitors.

• Team Synergy: Exceptional communication skills for seamless handovers and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Cover Letter outlining their relevant experience to: recruitment@reddingtonhospital.com cc: imoleayo.arowosegbe@reddingtonhospital.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.