Nursing Officer
House of Refuge
per month
Average for Nursing in Lagos: NGN 399k/mo (based on 7 reports)
About This Role
House of Refuge is seeking a Nursing Officer to provide day-to-day medical care and monitoring for residents throughout the 12-week rehabilitation programme. Working under the authority of the Medical Director, you will administer medication, monitor physical health, manage detoxification care, respond to medical emergencies, and maintain the clinical environment to a professional nursing standard.
This is a demanding clinical role in a setting where residents may present with complex physical and mental health needs. You will be the first qualified clinical responder to medical emergencies, manage the medical room and medication storage, liaise with external healthcare providers, and provide health education to residents.
Shift rotation applies. You will work within a faith-integrated treatment environment and must approach your nursing role with compassion, dignity, and discretion.
Requirements
Minimum Experience
3 years
Required Qualifications
- ✓RN qualification; full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
- ✓Minimum 3 years post-registration experience; mental health, detox, or rehabilitation setting strongly preferred
- ✓Competency in emergency response with BLS/first aid certification
- ✓Meticulous with documentation and medication administration
- ✓Emotional resilience and professional composure in a high-complexity clinical environment
Preferred Qualifications
- ○Additional qualification in mental health nursing or addiction nursing
- ○Experience administering psychiatric or addiction medications
- ○Familiarity with detoxification protocols for alcohol and opioids
- ○Experience with electronic health records or management information systems
- ○Experience in a residential or inpatient healthcare setting
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