Job Title: ICU Staff Nurse

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled ICU Staff Nurse to provide direct patient care in our Critical Care Unit. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive, high-quality nursing care while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities will play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients in critical care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct patient care to those admitted to the ICU using nursing protocols and the scientific process of nursing.

• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient care is effective and efficient.

• Demonstrate leadership by taking charge of the unit when required and assisting in staff meetings and hospital committees.

• Coordinate and plan patient care, ensuring individual needs are prioritized and care plans are adjusted as necessary.

• Provide thorough and accurate documentation of patient care and progress.

• Take responsibility for infection control practices, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.

• Manage narcotic and controlled drug administration in line with hospital guidelines.

• Share knowledge and assist in the education and development of colleagues.

• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and contribute to improving patient care processes.

• Provide emotional and educational support to patients and their families, offering appropriate guidance and care based on patient needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing (minimum of 3 years of nursing education).

• Current nursing license with BCLS certification (ACLS certification to be achieved within 6 months of employment).

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in critical care nursing.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a healthcare team.

• Ability to provide compassionate care to critically ill patients and their families.

• Familiarity with infection control standards and patient safety protocols.