ICU Nurse (Open to Expatriates)
Location: Enugu
Salary Range: Negotiable (The right candidate is free to negotiate their salary)
Relocation Support: Available for expatriate candidates
Job Overview:
We are seeking experienced and compassionate ICU Nurses to join our critical care team. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a standard ICU, and possess hands-on experience with ICU equipment and machines. As an ICU Nurse, you will provide high-quality, intensive care to critically ill patients, monitor their conditions, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the best outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive, high-level nursing care to critically ill ICU patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with medical procedures as required.
- Manage and operate ICU equipment and machines, ensuring their proper use and timely maintenance.
- Assess patient conditions, respond to medical emergencies, and adjust treatment plans as necessary in collaboration with the medical team.
- Document patient care activities, including assessments, treatments, and progress reports.
- Maintain a sterile and safe environment in the ICU, ensuring that infection control procedures are followed rigorously.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure clear understanding of patient conditions and treatment plans.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families, showing empathy and compassion during challenging moments.
- Participate in training and development activities to stay current with new techniques, technologies, and best practices in critical care.
- Display professionalism, including conflict resolution, leadership, cooperation, and teamwork, to work effectively within the ICU team.
- Follow complex instructions to carry out medical tasks and procedures, ensuring that all steps are meticulously followed to provide safe and effective care.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a standard ICU setting.
- Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification is desirable.
- Hands-on experience with ICU equipment and machines, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, etc.
- A valid practicing nursing license.
Other Requirements:
- A willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, critical care environment.
- Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to make informed decisions quickly.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in high-pressure situations.
- Physical agility and strength to provide patient care and respond to emergencies efficiently.
- Ability to work effectively under intense pressure and in emergency situations.
- High professionalism, encompassing conflict resolution, leadership, cooperation, and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to show compassion and humanity while following complex tasks to deliver the highest level of patient care.
Note:
We are willing to offer relocation support and assistance to expatriate candidates to help facilitate a smooth transition.
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hiring@mysigma.io
If you are an experienced ICU Nurse looking for a rewarding and dynamic opportunity to provide exceptional care in a challenging and supportive environment, we invite you to apply for this position in Enugu. Expatriates with relevant qualifications and experience are welcome to apply.