Staff Nurse HND / BA / BSc Job

Available Vacancy: Three (3)
The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for Staff Nurses. These are EXTERNAL positions and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Staff Nurse at the AUN Health Center shall work with the Health Center team directly under the Head Nurse AUN HC to provide clinical and medical support for patients at the AUN HC to ensure the Health & Wellness of students and all other members of the AUN Community. This is a full time position.
DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the AUN HC team in performing their duties as required
Provide Medical Care to Students/staff/faculty
Being available to provide first aid to patients
Provide quality outpatient and inpatient care
Perform medical and nursing procedures for patients as directed by the supervisor
Support campus wellness and health promotion mission by providing periodic training and awareness on Health & Wellness and Lifestyle issues to the AUN Community
Administer IV, medication and treatment
Attend Seminars to continue professional development
Help provide consultation to groups as requested
Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
Issue medical treatment and drugs to patients as prescribed by the Physicians/Consultants
Document all services in patient electronic medical record
Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the University
Being available 24/7 in case of a major emergency event on campus
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for the position:

Nursing Certificate
Valid License to practice/Nursing registration
One to three years of direct work experience
Basic Nursing Ethic
Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
Flexible with time.
Ability to learn
Attention to detail.
Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
Tactfulness and professionalism

Description of Benefits:
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University

The institution was conceived as Africa’s first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an ... read moreagent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent’s critical social and economic problems.
The University offers an American-style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005. The University started on temporary buildings at the AUN Academy located directly opposite the AUN campus. In seven years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.
At AUN Enrolees are provided with the tools to achieve personal growth and material success. AUN is a completely wireless University, which is highly focused on IT. Computers, the internet and other critical IT facilities are key tools in teaching. These facilities are deployed in classes and completion of course assignments. With great emphasis on small classes, AUN’s main goal is to graduate well-educated and qualified students in both general knowledge and specialized disciplines. Having acquired first class American education right here in Nigeria, AUN students can remain in the country or Africa and contribute as entrepreneurs, corporate business people, government leaders, scientists and good citizens. AUN offers a complete academic string ranging from elementary, through secondary, to undergraduate to graduate school.
The AUN Academy across from the main campus, operates the elementary school, a Charter School, and a high school with American and international tracks. Since 2009, AUN has consistently graduated four classes. Many of these alumni have either enrolled into top graduate schools abroad, taken up jobs in key organizations or have established personal businesses around the country and abroad. AUN has a sprinkle of international students from around the world ranging from UK, USA, Niger Republic, Ghana, Cameroun and Rwanda. The biggest foreign enrolment ever is from Rwanda where seventeen students have enrolled for the fall 2012 semester.
Resulting from AUN’s unique approach to teaching and community service, the University receives accolades from international organizations and institutions. In 2011 the American Peace Corps, while celebrating its 50th anniversary, conferred on the AUN Founder the first ever Harry Wofford Global Citizenship award for his uncommon generosity and unusual support to higher education. Also in 2011 the AUN President Dr. Margee Ensign won the African Leadership award in Educational Excellence in the UK. In October 2012 AUN was also conferred with another prestigious award in Atlanta Georgia titled Africa Leading University Award 2012.