Job Description

ICU Nurse - Position Overview

An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse provides specialized, high-level nursing care to critically ill or unstable patients. This role includes continuous monitoring, advanced clinical interventions, emergency response, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities1. Critical Patient Care

Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, ventilators, infusion pumps, and patient responses Administer medications, IV infusions, blood products, and emergency drugs Provide advanced life-support interventions (airway management, suctioning, CPR support) Manage patients on ventilators, dialysis, and other life-support systems

2. Assessment & Documentation

Perform detailed and frequent patient assessments Identify and report changes in patient condition immediately Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all care provided

3. Emergency Management

Respond quickly to medical emergencies including code blue situations Assist physicians during procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, and chest tube placement Follow ICU protocols for sepsis, cardiac arrest, trauma, and shock management

4. Equipment Handling

Operate and troubleshoot ICU equipment (monitors, ventilators, defibrillators, pumps) Ensure all equipment is functioning safely and report malfunctions promptly

5. Infection Control & Safety

Maintain strict aseptic techniques and infection-prevention measures Follow all ICU standards, hospital policies, and safety procedures Ensure proper handling of biomedical waste and patient isolation protocols

6. Family Support & Communication

Educate and update families regarding patient condition and care plans Provide emotional support to families during critical situations Promote compassionate, patient- and family-centered care

7. Coordination & Teamwork

Collaborate with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care planning, and quality improvement activities Support training and mentoring of new nurses or students

QualificationsEducation

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (GNM/B.Sc. Nursing) Valid nursing license/registration Specialized ICU or critical care certification (preferred)

Experience

1-3 years of ICU, emergency, or critical care experience preferred New graduates with ICU training may be considered depending on facility

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills Knowledge of ICU protocols, emergency procedures, and advanced patient monitoring Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments Excellent communication, teamwork, and decision-making abilities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person