• Application Deadline:
• Position: ICU Nurse



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Oyo




• City Ibadan




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

Job Details

• St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and dedicated ICU Nurse to join our critical care team.


• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialized nursing care to critically ill patients, monitoring patient conditions closely, and supporting life-saving interventions within the Intensive Care Unit.


• The ideal candidate must possess strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess critically ill patients continuously.


• Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments as prescribed.


• Operate and monitor ICU equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and oxygen therapy devices.


• Observe and record patients’ vital signs and report changes promptly to physicians.


• Assist doctors during emergency procedures and critical interventions.


• Provide emergency nursing care and respond promptly to life-threatening situations.


• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and patient records.


• Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control protocols.


• Educate and support patients’ relatives regarding patient conditions and care plans.


• Collaborate effectively with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.


• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical nursing standards at all times.

Education & Professional Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification


• Registered Midwife (RM) qualification is an added advantage


• Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council practicing license


• ICU/critical care certification

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 – 5 years experience in ICU or critical care nursing (preferred)


• Experience with ventilator management and emergency response is an advantage

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong critical care and patient monitoring skills


• Knowledge of ICU equipment and emergency procedures


• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making ability


• Ability to remain calm under pressure


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills


• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Other Requirement:

• Willingness to work shifts, nights, weekends, and public holidays


• Strong commitment to patient safety and quality care


• Ability to handle emergency and high-stress situations efficiently


• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.