St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, located in Ogungbade along New Ife Road, Ibadan, is a leading healthcare institution committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and patient-centered care to our community. Built on strong ethical values and guided by Catholic healthcare principles, we combine clinical excellence with genuine empathy to ensure the best outcomes for every patient.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ICU Nurse

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are 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

• ICU / Critical Care Certification (Compulsory)
• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification(Compulsory)
• Registered Midwife (RM) qualification is an added advantage
• Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council practicing license(Compulsory)

Experience:

• 4-10 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 Requirements:

• 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.

Remuneration

• Salary: N500,000 – N700,000 / month.
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Supportive and conducive work environment

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2026.