Registered Intensive Care Unit Nurse (RICN) at HRLeverage Africa

Role Summary

• An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in delivering care to patients in intensive care units of hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Their duties include evaluating the patient's conditions, administering treatment, and providing constant support during recovery.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor the patient’s progress.
• Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.
• Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.
• Begin treatment and monitor doses.
• If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.
• Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the ICU unit.
• Complete all necessary paperwork before transferring a patient.
• Maintain patient records.
• Create and implement effective care plans.

Person's Specification

• RN / RICN
• Bachelor of Nursing Science is added advantage
• Valid License – Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter
• 3 years and above as RN in hospital environment
• BLS certification
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional, friendly attitude.
• Experience in emergency room or intensive care
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.