Enhanced ICU nurse/CNM

-

Introductory Payment: €10,000, payable in two instalments – the first after 6 months, and the second after 12 months.

-

Target Group: NMBI-registered nurses holding a valid PIN, including Senior Enhanced Nurses, CNM1s, and CNM2s, with a minimum of 3 years of recent ICU experience—preferably in cardiothoracic settings. (Please note: Applications from medical ICU nurses will not be considered.)

-

Preferred Qualifications: A postgraduate qualification in Critical Care, or at least 5 years of current ICU experience.

Overall Purpose of the Role

To deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role supports the provision of exceptional care in an environment founded on quality, respect, compassion, and dignity.

----------------------------------------

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

-

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.

-

Take full responsibility for the care of assigned patients, acting independently within the scope of practice.

-

Perform specialized clinical procedures and assist with aseptic techniques, infection control, and isolation protocols.

-

Ensure accurate, timely documentation in patient records, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

-

Evaluate and adjust care based on patient responses and desired outcomes.

-

Assess patient comprehension and adherence to healthcare instructions and document educational efforts.

-

Support internal departmental controls and participate in relevant duties as required.

----------------------------------------

Clinical Responsibilities

-

Adhere to the NMBI Professional Scope of Practice Framework (2000).

-

Conduct individualized patient assessments and implement tailored care plans.

-

Involve 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.

-

Maintain high standards of professional, clear, and timely documentation.

-

Contribute to quality improvement processes by identifying and evaluating clinical practices against best practice benchmarks.

-

Support hospital audits, accreditation initiatives, and health promotion activities.

----------------------------------------

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.

-

Act as Nurse Manager in their absence, when required.

-

Participate actively in ward-level and hospital-wide communication processes.

----------------------------------------

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.

----------------------------------------

Educational Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager:

-

Identify and support ongoing learning and development opportunities within the clinical setting.

-

Participate in the orientation and induction of new nursing and support staff.

-

Take responsibility for one's own professional growth and educational needs.

For more details contact Sonal Tikariha

INDFRS1