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Critical Care Nurse Positions Limerick

Location: Acute Private Hospital Limerick

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Critical Care Nurse to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a leading private hospital in Limerick. The successful candidate will provide specialised nursing care to critically ill patients in a modern intensive care environment focused on clinical excellence, patient safety, and compassionate care. The successful candidate will provide specialised nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced intensive care environment. The role requires advanced clinical judgement, strong communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill or unstable patients.
• Monitor, assess, and record patients' vital signs and clinical condition.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and blood products safely and accurately.
• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment including ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
• Respond rapidly to medical emergencies and participate in resuscitation procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Support and educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in continuous professional development and mandatory training.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent patient care and clinical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-acuity environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Registered General Nurse with active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum 1-2 years' recent experience in ICU, HDU, or acute hospital care.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Previous experience within an acute hospital setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Premium rates for nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
• Career progression opportunities within a progressive private healthcare environment.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team culture.