ESTHER BOLATITO MAKINDE
NMOD / MINISTRY OF HEALTH
1 Kofo Abayomi Street Victoria Island Lagos
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Senior mental health nurseCase ManagerCase Coordinator
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Hybrid
Location:
1 Kofo Abayomi Street Victoria Island Lagos , Nigeria
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
₦0/hr
Important To Me
Personal development programsHealthcare benefits
2
Languages
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Highly experienced AHPRA-registered Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife with 22 years of professional nursing experience, including 16 years of specialist mental-health nursing experience from 2010 to present. Extensive clinical experience across inpatient and community mental health, case management, case coordination, emergency mental-health care, child and adolescent mental health, substance-use disorders, PTSD and trauma-related care. Accomplished nursing leader with progressive senior responsibilities including Chief Nursing Officer, Matron, Team Leader and Clinical Preceptor. Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate nursing teams, supervise clinical practice, mentor and develop staff, coordinate complex patient care and promote safe, person-centred and evidence-based nursing practice. Experienced in complex healthcare environments, including military healthcare facilities and public health services. Strong background in clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, crisis management and continuity of care. Currently AHPRA/NMBA registered in Australia and seeking a Senior Mental Health Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse, Mental Health Clinical Nurse, Mental Health Team Leader or other suitable senior nursing position in Australia. Open to regional, rural and metropolitan opportunities and employer-sponsored positions. Seeking a suitable Mental Health Registered Nurse, Senior Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse, Mental Health Clinical Nurse, Mental Health Team Leader or other appropriate senior nursing position in Australia. Open to regional, rural, remote and metropolitan locations, including Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Particularly interested in employer-sponsored opportunities and willing to relocate for a suitable long-term position.
Work History
22 Years 8 Months
- Progressive clinical, leadership and management experience across military and public healthcare facilities and health programmes.
- Mental Health Nurse
- 2010 – Present
- 16 years of specialist mental-health nursing experience
- Provide comprehensive mental-health nursing care across inpatient and community settings.
- Conduct mental-health assessments and contribute to individualised patient care planning.
- Provide case management and case coordination for patients with complex mental-health needs.
- Manage and support patients presenting with acute and emergency mental-health conditions.
- Provide care and support for patients experiencing PTSD, trauma-related conditions and substance-use disorders.
- Provide mental-health support to children and adolescents.
- Participate in crisis intervention, risk assessment, patient monitoring and escalation of clinical concerns.
- Work collaboratively with medical practitioners, psychologists, social workers and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Support discharge planning, referrals, follow-up and continuity of care.
- Provide education and psychosocial support to patients, families and carers.
- Promote patient dignity, safety, therapeutic communication and recovery-oriented care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate relevant clinical information to the multidisciplinary team.
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
- 2011 – 2015
- Provided senior nursing leadership and clinical oversight.
- Coordinated nursing services and supported effective healthcare delivery.
- Supervised nursing staff and promoted professional standards and safe clinical practice.
- Supported implementation of nursing policies, procedures and quality initiatives.
- Participated in clinical and operational decision-making.
- Promoted multidisciplinary collaboration and patient safety.
- Supported staff development and professional nursing standards.
- Team Leader
- 2018 – Present
- Lead and coordinate hospital nursing teams.
- Allocate nursing duties and coordinate daily clinical activities.
- Support staff in complex and high-pressure clinical situations.
- Promote effective communication, teamwork and continuity of patient care.
- Monitor adherence to clinical standards and safe nursing practice.
- Support staff development, mentoring and performance improvement.
- Coordinate nursing responses to changing patient needs and clinical priorities.
- MATRON
- 2020 – Present
- Provide senior nursing leadership and operational oversight.
- Coordinate hospital nursing teams and clinical activities.
- Supervise nursing staff and support professional development.
- Promote safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.
- Coordinate responses to complex clinical and operational situations.
- Support quality improvement and compliance with professional standards.
- Work collaboratively with medical, allied-health and administrative teams.
- Support effective communication between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Clinical Preceptor
- 2023 – Present
- Mentor and support nurses and other clinical staff.
- Assist with orientation and development of junior and newly appointed nurses.
- Provide clinical guidance, supervision and constructive feedback.
- Support competency development and safe clinical practice.
- Promote professional standards and evidence-based nursing care.
- Assist nurses in adapting clinical knowledge and skills to patient-care situations.
- CLINICAL FACILITIES & PROGRAMMES
- Experience within NMOD healthcare facilities and programmes including:
- 055 NAF Camp
- 45 NAF Hospital, Makurdi
- 661 NAF Hospital, Ikeja
- Health Implementation Programme – NMODHIP, Abuja
- Composite Medical Centre, Maiduguri
- Experience across these settings includes clinical nursing, mental-health services, leadership, team coordination, patient care and healthcare programme implementation.
- MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE
- 2010 – Present
- Extensive experience in:
- Inpatient psychiatric and mental-health care
- Community mental-health services
- Mental-health assessment
- Case management
- Case coordination
- Emergency mental-health presentations
- Crisis intervention
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Substance-use disorders
- PTSD and trauma-related conditions
- Individualised care planning
- Patient monitoring and risk assessment
- Multidisciplinary case management
- Discharge planning
- Community follow-up
- Patient and family education
- Mental-health advocacy and support
- LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Matron
- Team Leader
- Clinical Preceptor
- Nursing Team Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Clinical Mentoring
- Case Coordination
- Clinical Decision-Making
Education
Bachelor of Public Health - BSc Public Health
Registered Nurse
Registered Midwife
Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Mental Health Services in Disaster and Combat
Bachelor of Nursing - BSc Nursing
Skills
Mental Health Nursing
Inpatient Mental Health Care
Community Mental Health
Mental Health Assessment
Case Management
Case Coordination
Emergency Mental Health Care
Crisis Intervention
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Substance-Use Disorders
PTSD and Trauma-Related Care
Patient Advocacy
Individualised Care Planning
Risk Assessment and Patient Safety
Discharge Planning and Follow-Up
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Therapeutic Communication
Patient and Family Education
Clinical Documentation
Staff Supervision
Clinical Preceptorship
Nursing Leadership and Management
Quality Improvement
Clinical Governance
Computer literate
Clinical documentation
Electronic health/medical record systems
Microsoft Office applications
Electronic communication
Digital information management
Ability to adapt to new healthcare information systems
Extensive clinical and mental-health experience
Strong clinical leadership and management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate and patient-centred approach
Strong clinical judgement
Effective crisis and emergency management
Experienced mentor and preceptor
Strong team-building and coordination skills
Effective multidisciplinary team member
Adaptable to complex healthcare environments
Committed to patient safety and quality care
Strong organisational and case-management skills
Willing to work in regional
rural and remote environments
Personal Information
- Title: AHPRA Registered Nurse | Senior Mental Health Nurse | Clinical & Nursing Leader
- Driving License: Nigerian Driver Licence: Current; Australian Driver Licence: Not currently held
Certification
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 2026, Registered Nurse – Current Australian Registration, Registered Nurse – Nigeria 2001, Registered Midwife – Nigeria 2003, Registered Mental Health Nurse 2009
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
IELTS: Overall Band 7
IELTS examination completed approximately two years ago.
References
Professional referees available on request.
CLINICAL FACILITIES & PROGRAMMES
- Experience within NMOD healthcare facilities and programmes including:
- 055 NAF Camp
- 45 NAF Hospital, Makurdi
- 661 NAF Hospital, Ikeja
- Health Implementation Programme – NMODHIP, Abuja
- Composite Medical Centre, Maiduguri
- Experience across these settings includes clinical nursing, mental-health services, leadership, team coordination, patient care and healthcare programme implementation.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Extensive clinical and mental-health experience
- Strong clinical leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach
- Strong clinical judgement
- Effective crisis and emergency management
- Experienced mentor and preceptor
- Strong team-building and coordination skills
- Effective multidisciplinary team member
- Adaptable to complex healthcare environments
- Committed to patient safety and quality care
- Strong organisational and case-management skills
- Willing to work in regional, rural and remote environments
Timeline
NMOD / MINISTRY OF HEALTH
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Bachelor of Nursing from BSc Nursing
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from Mental Health Services in Disaster and Combat
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Registered Mental Health Nurse
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Registered Midwife
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Registered Nurse
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Bachelor of Public Health from BSc Public Health
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