Registered Nurse with Critical Care Skills (ALS & BLS) – Mengo Hospital

• Conduct regular monitoring and assessment of critically ill patients.
• Observe patients’ conditions and identify changes requiring medical intervention.
• Monitor vital signs, treatment responses, and recovery progress.
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions based on patient needs.

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Provide specialized nursing care to patients in ICU, HDU, and emergency care settings.
• Assist patients recovering from major surgeries and critical illnesses.
• Ensure proper patient positioning, comfort, and overall wellbeing.

• Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies.
• Apply Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) skills when required.
• Support emergency procedures and stabilization of critically ill patients.
• Escalate patient concerns promptly to relevant healthcare professionals.

• Operate and monitor critical care equipment appropriately.
• Ensure proper handling of ICU/HDU monitoring systems and medical devices.
• Report equipment issues and maintain safe clinical environments.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information and nursing care provided.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, patients, and families.
• Participate in multidisciplinary healthcare team discussions.
• Provide clear updates and support to patient families during critical moments.

• Provide emotional support and education to families of critically ill patients.
• Help families understand care options and make informed decisions.
• Support families during difficult healthcare situations, including end-of-life care discussions.

• Follow strict infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and respect privacy rights.
• Promote safe nursing practices and compliance with hospital policies.
• Ensure a clean and safe patient care environment.

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Must be registered with the relevant nursing regulatory body in Uganda.
• Must possess Critical Care Certification in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience working in critical care areas such as:
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • High Dependency Unit (HDU)
  • Accident & Emergency (A&E)
  • Other recognized critical care settings

• Critical Care Nursing
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Patient Monitoring and Assessment
• Emergency Response
• Medication Administration
• ICU/HDU Patient Management
• Clinical Documentation
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Medical Equipment Management
• Patient Safety Practices
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Patient and Family Counseling
• Basic Computer Skills

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Emotionally resilient
• Excellent decision-making skills
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Detail-oriented
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and accountable
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player

• Work with one of Uganda’s leading healthcare institutions.
• Opportunity to provide specialized critical care services.
• Gain exposure to advanced healthcare practices.
• Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals.