Posted: 12 May
Offer description
Job Description:
The role of a Critical Care Nurse at FRS Recruitment is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
* Provide direct patient care, ensuring clinical excellence at all times
* Collect and analyze patient histories; identify care needs and nursing diagnoses
* Monitor, document, and communicate patient signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological changes
* Initiate and implement individualized care plans for new admissions
* Deliver prescribed nursing interventions in alignment with the medical care plan
* Carry out admission, discharge, and transfer procedures; assist with patient care activities
* Administer medications and treatments safely, following physician instructions
* Promptly report changes in patient conditions to the appropriate medical staff
Clinical Responsibilities:
* Adhere to the NMBI Professional Scope of Practice Framework (2000)
* Conduct individualized patient assessments and implement tailored care plans
* Involves patients' families and significant others in care planning, where appropriate
* Ensure patients are treated in an optimal clinical setting, in line with hospital protocols
* Oversee and participate in patient nutrition and dietary care
* Enforce hospital visitation policies
* Delegate tasks based on the competency and knowledge of team members
Managerial Responsibilities:
* Promptly identify and escalate concerns to the Nurse Manager
* Demonstrate proficiency and confidence in applying hospital policies and guidelines
* Maintain accurate records and documentation
* Effectively manage patient and family complaints
* Monitor and support risk management initiatives
* Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
Personal and Professional Responsibilities:
* Maintain a current professional portfolio
* Take every opportunity to educate patients and families
* Engage in relevant study days, training, and continuous professional development
* Serve as a preceptor or supervisor for students and new staff members
* Participate in performance reviews with the Nurse Manager
Minimum Requirements:
* NMBI-registered nurses holding a valid PIN, including Senior Enhanced Nurses, CNM1s, and CNM2s
* A minimum of 3 years of recent ICU experience-preferably in cardiothoracic settings
* A postgraduate qualification in Critical Care, or at least 5 years of current ICU experience
