Job Title: Staff Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Department: Intensive Care Unit Reports To: Nurse Manager Date: 2025 Overall Purpose of the Role To deliver professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for assigned patients, ensuring exceptional care in an environment where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are paramount.
Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
Conduct nursing assessments, summarize data, and identify patient care needs.
Observe and document signs, symptoms, and behaviors, including physiological status, and communicate changes to the healthcare team.
Implement individualized care plans for newly admitted patients.
Deliver designated nursing interventions consistent with medical plans of care.
Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer procedures, and support patients in daily activities.
Execute physician's orders and safely administer medications and treatments.
Notify nursing and medical staff of any changes in patient status.
Independently manage care for assigned patients and perform specialized techniques.
Maintain aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
Document all nursing care in patient records and ensure confidentiality.
Evaluate care and reassess interventions based on patient responses.
Clinical Responsibilities Familiarity with The Professional Scope of Practice Framework (NMBI 2000).
Conduct individual assessments of patient needs and implement care plans.
Involve patients' families and significant others in care as appropriate.
Ensure adherence to nursing and hospital-wide policies and guidelines.
Participate in the Total Quality Management processes, contributing to quality improvement and best practices.
Managerial Responsibilities Communicate any issues to the Nurse Manager promptly.
Maintain confidence and competence in hospital policies and guidelines.
Efficiently manage documentation and handle complaints.
Monitor risk management processes and facilitate effective interdisciplinary communication.
Deputize for the Nurse Manager as required and participate in nursing communication processes.
Personal & Professional Responsibilities Maintain a professional portfolio and utilize opportunities for patient and family education.
Attend relevant study days and courses.
Serve as a preceptor or supervisor to new staff and nursing students.
Participate in performance reviews with the Nurse Manager.
Educational Responsibilities Contribute to enhancing learning opportunities in the clinical area.
Assist with the clinical induction of new nursing and support staff.
Take responsibility for personal learning and development needs.
Person Specification Qualifications: NMBI Registered General Nurse license.
Experience: Preferred: 1 year of critical care experience.
Competencies and Knowledge: Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Communication: Strong communication skills to present information clearly.
Planning and Organizing: Evidence of effective planning, organization, and time management skills.
Knowledge: Recent experience in a specialized area within an acute hospital setting.
Knowledge of new developments and national strategies related to nursing care.
Maintain up-to-date certifications in BLS and ACLS.
Patient and Customer Focus Commitment to quality care and the ability to treat patients, relatives, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Skills: NMBI Nurse ICU