INTENSIVE CARE NURSE (5 POSTS)

Duties and Responsibilities

-Assesses patients' complex, dynamic needs, and develops individualized care plans to meet those needs.
-Provides skilled nursing care, including hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and titration of vasoactive medications.
-Monitors patients' progress, identifying any changes or concerns and reporting them to the multidisciplinary team.
-Uses advanced medical equipment proficiently, including ventilators, dialysis machines, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices.
-Administers complex medications with skill, including vasoactive agents, sedatives, and analgesics.
-Manages patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).
-Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, promoting patient-centered care and collaboration.
-Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including intensivists, surgeons, and respiratory therapists, to develop and implement care plans.
-Participates in ICU rounds, contributing to patient care decisions and promoting a culture of safety.
-Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills, participating in ongoing education and professional development.
-Shares knowledge and expertise with colleagues, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
-Participates in mentoring and preceptorship programs, supporting the development of junior staff.

How to Apply

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant, including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939Ascot
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE

And e-mailed to: recruitment@nust.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.

The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 31 July, 2025.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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