Critical Care Nurse Positions

About the role

We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled Critical Care Nurses to join our multidisciplinary team at a leading private hospital in Limerick. The role involves delivering specialised nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast‑paced intensive care environment, prioritising patient safety and clinical excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality nursing care to critically ill or unstable patients.
• Monitor, assess, and accurately record vital signs and clinical conditions.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and blood products safely.
• Operate and monitor advanced life‑support equipment such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies and participate in resuscitation procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Maintain up‑to‑date patient records and documentation.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in continuous professional development and mandatory training.

Required profile

• Registered General Nurse with active registration on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification.
• 1–2 years recent experience in ICU, HDU, or acute hospital care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Required skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Ventilator operation
• Infusion pump operation
• Cardiac monitor operation

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with 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.