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