Job Title: Community Health Nurse
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Provide basic nursing and community health services to clients in their homes and within the nursing home environment.
- Monitor clients' general health and identify changes requiring clinical attention.
- Conduct routine health checks and maintain accurate client records.
- Support medication adherence and report concerns regarding prescribed medications to the appropriate nurse or clinician.
- Provide health education to clients and families on hygiene, nutrition, medication compliance, prevention of illness, and healthy living.
- Support elderly clients and individuals living with chronic health conditions.
- Conduct follow-up visits and report clients' progress to the supervising nurse.
- Assist with care coordination and appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Promote infection prevention and safe practices within clients' homes.
- Support family members and caregivers with appropriate health and care information.
- Encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life among residents and clients.
- Participate in community health outreach and wellness activities where required.
- Maintain proper documentation of visits, observations, interventions, and referrals.
- Work closely with Registered Nurses, caregivers, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Community Health Nursing.
- Valid professional registration/licence where applicable.
- Experience in community health, elderly care, home care, or primary healthcare is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach.
- Ability to work effectively with elderly clients, families, and caregivers.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a care team.
- Willingness to travel for home visits where required.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.
Core Qualities:
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Compassion and empathy.
- Patience and respect for elderly clients.
- Professionalism and integrity.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a care team.
- Commitment to safeguarding residents and clients.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to providing dignified, person-centred care.
- Should be based in Ikorodu or be willing to live in provided accommodation
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online