Job Description

Job Description

The PICU Nurse will provide advanced, evidence‑based nursing care to critically ill neonates, infants, and children in a high‑acuity intensive care environment. The role requires strong clinical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill paediatric patients in the PICU
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient condition using advanced clinical skills
• Manage ventilated and haemodynamically unstable patients
• Administer medications, infusions, and treatments in accordance with hospital policies
• Assist with emergency interventions, resuscitation, and stabilisation of patients
• Collaborate closely with paediatric intensivists, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support and educate patients’ families with empathy and clear communication
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and safeguarding standards
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Valid DHA Nursing License or DHA eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of recent PICU experience in a tertiary or high‑acuity hospital setting
• Current BLS and PALS certification 
• Proven experience in paediatric critical care technologies, including ventilators and infusion pumps
• Strong knowledge of paediatric critical care protocols and best practices
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience in international or JCI‑accredited hospitals
• Exposure to ECMO, CRRT, or advanced PICU therapies
• Ability to join immediately or within a short notice period