Senior Specialist Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
• A degree in nursing or currently enrolled in nursing degree program.
• Meet all requirement to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• Specialized training or certification relevant to the role (e.g., ICU, or PACU).
• Advanced degree (e.g., master’s in nursing) or relevant specialty certification is desirable
• 7 years+ post registered nurse qualification experience
• Significant clinical experience in the relevant specialty (at least 5 years).

Leadership:

• Act as a clinical leader in the PACU, providing guidance and mentorship to junior nurses and support staff.
• Lead by example in promoting best practices, patient safety, and adherence to recovery protocols.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new PACU staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Lead post-operative debriefings to discuss patient outcomes, share learning points, and identify areas for improvement.

Strategic Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based recovery protocols and guidelines in the PACU.
• Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes, reducing recovery times, and minimizing complications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and adopt new technologies or methods that improve post-anesthesia care.
• Engage in research activities to advance nursing practice within the PACU setting.

Governance

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and national standards for post-anesthesia care, including infection control, patient monitoring, and medication management.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of patient care, assessments, and interventions in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, incident reporting, and risk management activities to improve patient safety and care quality.
• Implement changes in PACU practice in response to audit findings, updated guidelines, or safety alerts.