PEDIATRIC NURSES JOBS AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003. 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 agent 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. In ten years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) is currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Position: Pediatric Nurses

Job Description:
Pediatric nurses provide health and medical care for children at the AUN Early Learning Center.The nurse will provide expert care to the child while working with parents, teachers and the Center Director for information, direction and assistance in line with stipulated policy and procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Identify changes in a child’s signs and symptoms and intervene in emergent situations
Maintain privacy and confidentiality in nurse/child relationships
Differentiate between normal and abnormal physical findings
Serve as health advocate for staff, ensuring that health concerns are given proper attention.
Participate in activities to manage a child’s pain
Analyse situations to anticipate pathophysiological problems and detect changes in status
Administer medication using age-appropriate guidelinesDetermine a child’s needs related to pain management
Evaluate a child for signs and symptoms of abuse
Provide supportive care to dying children with parents
Administer all medication at the center, communicating clearly
Motivate staff to maximize collaboration, retention and growth
Assist the center Director with the day-to-day operations of the school
Shall perform any other duties as maybe assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Nursing Certificate
Valid License to practice/Nursing registration
Two (2) to four (4) years of direct work experience with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
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.
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 the treatment of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
Tactfulness and professionalism.

salary/remuneration:
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to:

recruitment@aun.edu.ng

NB: The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 6th May, 2015

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