| Criteria | Essential | Desirable |
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| Qualifications |
- Registered Nurse, licensed with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
- Post-registration clinical experience in one or more clinical areas
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- Educated to degree level (BSc Nursing or equivalent)
- Advanced skills in recognising the deteriorating patient
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| Experience |
- Ability to give intravenous therapy, including IV antibiotics
- Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
- Comfortable using mobile health apps / digital record-keeping systems
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff
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- Post-qualifying clinical experience in one or more relevant clinical areas (e.g. geriatrics, chronic disease management)
- Proven ability to work independently and manage own caseload
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| Knowledge |
- Knowledge of, or strong interest in, home-based / community nursing care models
- Sound knowledge of vitals monitoring, IV therapy, venepuncture and cannulation
- Understanding of chronic disease management relevant to an ageing population (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, stroke recovery)
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- Prior experience working in a community or home-visiting setting
- Willingness to work towards additional courses or certifications (e.g. geriatric or palliative care)
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| Personal Skills |
- Approachable and compassionate manner with patients and families
- Good verbal communication skills; clear written communication for app-based records
- Able to use initiative when working alone in a patient's home
- Able to prioritise a caseload of 3–4 patient visits per day and deliver agreed objectives
- Adaptable to changing patient needs and schedules
- Understanding of, and consistent commitment to, patient confidentiality
- Ability to remain professional and calm under emotional pressure
- Reliable and supportive to colleagues and the Clinical Manager
- High standards of clinical performance
- Culturally sensitive, respectful of family dynamics and preferences around elder care
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| Other |
- To be flexible in working with patients' existing hospitals, clinics and doctors, adjusting to each provider's processes
- Able to travel independently and efficiently to multiple patient homes across Lagos in one day, while transporting clinical equipment
- Own smartphone capable of running the Jourwell app
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