Nurse Medical Intensive Care Unit

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC

Abu Dhabi

AED 50,000 - 200,000

Job description

Demonstrates competence with the care, assessment and management of patients in multi-organ failure including the prevention of complications.
Demonstrates competence with the care and assessment of patients in sepsis and septic shock, and multi-organ failure including the prevention of complications.
Implements the sepsis pathway with the multidisciplinary team and demonstrates knowledge in the nurses’ role within this pathway.
Demonstrates knowledge and competence with the care and management of ventilated patients including the prevention of complications.
Demonstrates knowledge on invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
Demonstrates knowledge on the medications indications, contra-indications, effect and side effects, i.e., inotropic support, vasopressors and sedation.
Demonstrates knowledge and competence with the care and management of patients requiring CRRT including the prevention of complications.
Demonstrates knowledge and competence of the prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and is consistently compliant with VAP bundles.
Demonstrates knowledge and competence of the prevention of Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) and is consistently compliant with CLABSI bundles.
Demonstrates competence in administering intravenous fluids and medications as per Physicians order.
Monitors patients’ fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Monitors all aspects of patient care, including diet, physical activity and wound care.
Assists physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
Ensures that equipment or devices are properly disinfected and stored after use.
Collaborates with the MDT critical care team.
Assesses patients’ pain levels and sedation requirements.
Prioritizes nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
Provides education and support to patient families.