About This Role
This position places you directly on the front line of cardiovascular care at a private medical complex in Addis Ababa, where your shift-to-shift decisions on rhythm changes and medication response carry real weight. Cardiac nursing in Ethiopia's private sector typically means working with a smaller care team than in public referral hospitals, so you will likely be expected to function with considerable independence while still coordinating closely with cardiologists. It suits a nurse who has already moved past general ward work and wants to deepen a specialty that is in growing demand as private cardiac services expand in the capital.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The three-to-five-year window signals that NLMC wants someone who has already managed real cardiac patients through deterioration and recovery, not a nurse who will need orientation to basic rhythm interpretation. Implied in the clinical expectations is comfort with ECG monitoring and emergency escalation as routine parts of the job rather than occasional challenges. The degree requirement confirms they are looking for formally trained nurses, but the emphasis on scope of competence suggests they value judgment and honesty about limits as much as credentials.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete cardiac experience — the units you worked on, the monitoring equipment you handled, and specific situations where you recognized and escalated deterioration. Because this is a mid-level private facility role, NLMC likely prioritizes reliability, patient communication in both local languages and English, and the ability to educate patients on lifestyle and medication adherence, so mention any patient-teaching or counseling work. If you have ECG interpretation training or cardiac care certifications, make them visible early.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to nurses with established cardiac or critical care backgrounds who want specialty depth in a private setting; competition will be moderate, and candidates with documented ECG and emergency response experience will stand out.
Job Summary
NLMC is seeking a qualified Cardiac Nurse to provide specialised nursing care to patients with cardiovascular conditions, supporting assessment, monitoring, treatment, and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor patients with cardiovascular diseases.
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, and ECG findings within the scope of competence.
- Administer prescribed cardiac medications and monitor treatment responses.
- Recognise signs of cardiac deterioration and escalate emergencies promptly.
- Support cardiac investigations and procedures as assigned.
- Educate patients on medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and collaborate with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals.
Qualifications & Experience
- ,MSC/BSc Degree in Nursing.
- Valid professional nursing licence.
- 3–5 years of relevant hospital experience, preferably in a cardiac unit, coronary care unit, or specialised cardiovascular service.
- Direct cardiac patient-care experience is strongly preferred.
- Cardiac nursing, ECG, BLS/ACLS training, or a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
How To Apply
Application
Submit your CV, educational credentials, professional licence, and experience certificates.
Email: hr@newleaffertility.org
Subject: Cardiac Nurse – [City/Town]
Location: NLMC, Lebu, in front of Tomoca Coffee, Addis Ababa.
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