Well Experienced Hospital Matron (Registered Nurse)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 – 5 years
- Location Oyo
- City Ibadan
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
Summary
- We are currently seeking to employ a qualified and experienced Matron (Registered Nurse) to join our healthcare team.
- The Matron will oversee the nursing unit and ensure smooth coordination of clinical activities within the healthcare facility.
- The ideal candidate will supervise nurses and other healthcare assistants while ensuring quality patient care and professional standards are maintained at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Nursing Supervision:
- Supervise and coordinate all nursing staff activities
- Ensure proper patient care and treatment procedures
- Monitor patients’ wellbeing and nursing standards
- Ensure accurate documentation of patient records.
Staff Management:
- Assign duties and schedules to nurses and support staff
- Monitor staff punctuality, discipline, and performance
- Mentor and train junior nurses when necessary
- Ensure teamwork and proper communication among staff.
Hospital Operations:
- Report directly to the Clinical Head
- Ensure smooth day-to-day clinical operations
- Maintain adequate nursing supplies and equipment
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and healthcare regulations.
Infection Prevention & Safety:
- Ensure strict infection control measures are followed
- Monitor cleanliness and hygiene within the facility
- Ensure proper handling of medical waste and safety procedures.
Patient Relations:
- Attend to patient complaints professionally
- Ensure patients receive quality and compassionate care
- Promote patient satisfaction and comfort.
Administrative Duties:
- Prepare reports for management when required
- Monitor ward activities and nursing records
- Participate in hospital meetings and policy implementation.
Requirements
- Must be a qualified Registered Nurse with a valid practicing license
- 3 – 5 years of Clinical Practice Experience
- Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare facility
- Strong leadership and supervisory abilities
- Must be outspoken, proactive, and highly organized
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coordinate nursing activities effectively
- Must be disciplined, professional, and patient-focused
- Ability to work closely with the Clinical Head and management team
- Good knowledge of hospital operations, patient care standards, and infection control practices.
- Candidates should apply within Oke ado, Ososami, Liberty stadium, Orita-challenge, Mobli, Molete and its environs, strictly.
Skills Required:
- Leadership and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Team coordination and supervision
- Emotional intelligence and professionalism
- Time management and multitasking
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.
Working Hours:
- 8:00AM – 5:00PM
- Monday – Friday.
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Method of Application
Key Responsibilities
- Provide quality primary healthcare services to patients.
- Conduct patient assessments, including checking and recording vital signs.
- Assist with patient counselling and health education.
- Administer medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
- Work collaboratively with the pharmacy and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality patient care.
Requirements
- Minimum qualification of OND in Community Health.
- Must possess a valid practicing licence as a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW).
- 2–3 years’ relevant work experience in a community pharmacy, primary healthcare centre, or similar healthcare setting.
- Sound knowledge of primary healthcare services, patient care, and basic clinical procedures.
- Ability to take and document vital signs, provide basic first aid, administer medications as prescribed, and support patient education.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Must be professional, compassionate, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Preferred Residence:
- Applicants residing within Ogombo, Ajah, Sangotedo, Jakande, Abraham Adesanya, Agungi, Ologolo, and surrounding areas of Lagos State are strongly encouraged to apply.
