Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse at Redeemers Health Village

Job Overview

• We are seeking a skilled and compassionate ICU Nurse to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team at Redeemers Health Village (RHV).
• The ICU Nurse will be responsible for delivering specialized nursing care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring, advanced interventions, and comprehensive support.
• This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, providing high-quality care to patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of critically ill patients admitted to the ICU, including ongoing monitoring of vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic parameters.
• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment and technology to assess patients' responses to treatment, detect changes in condition, and intervene promptly to prevent deterioration.
• Perform advanced nursing interventions and procedures as needed, including airway management, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic support, and administration of vasoactive medications.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans, incorporating evidence-based practices and best clinical judgment.
• Administer medications and intravenous therapies to critically ill patients, ensuring accurate dosing, proper titration, and monitoring for adverse effects.
• Monitor medication infusions, including sedatives, analgesics, and vasopressors, to maintain therapeutic levels and optimize patient comfort and stability.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families, explaining treatment options, procedures, and expected outcomes in a compassionate and culturally sensitive manner.
• Foster a therapeutic and supportive environment in the ICU, advocating for patients' needs and preferences while respecting their autonomy and dignity.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and research projects to enhance the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of ICU nursing care, contributing insights and recommendations for practice improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) with valid licensure from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent degree, with specialized training or certification in critical care nursing (e.g., Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in intensive care nursing, preferably in a hospital setting with a dedicated ICU.