Principal Nursing Officer (In-Patient)

Dragnet Solutions Limited – Our client, a reputable multi-specialist hospital, is  recruiting to fill the position below:
 Job Title: Principal Nursing Officer (In-Patient)

Location: Abuja
About the role

• This role involves providing experienced nursing care and senior clinical guidance within in-patient nursing (24-hour ward-based care) while supporting and supervising junior nursing staff.
• The position is within a modern, multidisciplinary clinical environment committed to safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
  Responsibilities
• Provide experienced nursing care and act as a senior clinical resource within the stream.
  Supervise and support junior nursing staff and trainees.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients within the stream.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely nursing records and apply infection-prevention and clinical-governance standards.
• Maintain valid NMCN registration/licence and MCPDP compliance, and comply with internal policies.
• Act as senior clinical resource for deteriorating-patient escalation and complex ward-based care decisions.
• Oversee shift handover quality and admission/discharge planning within assigned units.
  Requirements
  Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of post-registration (NMCN) nursing experience, including experience providing and guiding nursing care within in-patient nursing or comparable services. Role-specific experience in a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting relevant to in-patient nursing.
  Education:
• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification from an accredited School/College of Nursing, or a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc/BSc Nursing) from a recognised university. Completion of orientation/internship and NYSC (or exemption, if applicable).
  Required skills:
• Competence in nursing assessment, care planning, and safe medication administration.
  Understanding of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance.
• Accurate nursing record-keeping.
• Competent use of clinical systems.
• Effective communication with patients, families and colleagues.
  Application Closing Date
  2nd August, 2026.
  How to Apply
  Interested and qualified candidates should:
  Click here to apply online