Critical Care Nurse

Overall Responsibility

• To provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients by delivering continuous assessment, advanced patient monitoring, life-support interventions, and evidence-based nursing care while ensuring patient safety and quality clinical outcomes.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU/HDU.
  
• Monitor patients\' vital signs and promptly respond to changes in clinical condition.
  
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and blood products safely and accurately.
  
• Operate and monitor critical care equipment including ventilators, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps.
  
• Assist in emergency procedures, resuscitation, and advanced life support interventions.
  
• Maintain accurate patient records and nursing documentation.
  
• Implement infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
  
• Educate and support patients\' families regarding treatment and ongoing care.
  
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of critical care equipment and supplies.
  
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and continuous professional development.
  
• Uphold professional, ethical, and regulatory nursing standards at all times.
  

Job Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognized institution.
  
• Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing.
  
• Registered Nurse with a valid Nursing Council of Kenya practicing license.
  
• Valid BLS and ACLS certification;
  
• At least two years\' experience in ICU, HDU, Emergency Department, or a similar critical care setting.
  
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills