Intensive Care Nurse

Job Description

Providing care in intensive care unit. Intensive care. As health care becomes more advanced, the percentage of critically ill patients requiring expert care continues to rise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluating the patient’s conditions
 Administering treatment
 Providing constant support during recovery
 Monitoring vital signs
 Providing emergency response care
 Managing a patient’s life support system maintenance
 Calculating medication doses and titrating potent medications
 Inserting and caring for specialized venous and arterial infusions

Qualifications and Experience

 Diploma in General Nursing.
 Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing
 Previous experience working as an ICN will be an added advantage.
 Current Practicing Certificate

How to Apply

Prospective candidates in possession of the above should send applications together with current detailed CV’s to [email protected] cc: [email protected] and mention the position being applied for in the subject matter.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, the 7th of November 2023 at close of business

VacancyHQ Expert Job Listing Tips

Sure. Here are some points you might find helpful:

Tips for Applying & Being Successful

  1. In my experience, successful candidates tailor their CVs to reflect the job description's keywords. For this ICN role, emphasize your education, experience, and skills in Intensive Care Nursing.
  2. What I have noticed overtime is that CVs with relevant work experiences capture interest. Highlight your previous experience working as an ICN if any.
  3. Experience with managing patient's life support system maintenance and performing emergency response care are crucial duties in this role. Devote a section of your CV to outline your proficiencies in these areas.
  4. Remember to include a valid practicing certificate in your application as required.
  5. Noting that the application deadline is the 7th of November 2023, make sure applications are submitted on time. Jobs in Zimbabwe and the broader vacancies in Zim are incredibly competitive.

Areas to Take Greater Note Of

  1. Prospective candidates must not ignore the application method. Send to [email protected] & [email protected] and mention the position in the subject line.
  2. The diplomas in General Nursing and Intensive Care Nursing are non-negotiable; consider furthering your qualifications if you don't meet these requirements.
  3. While not compulsory, prior experience as an ICN will give you an added advantage. Even if not explicitly stated, recruitment agencies in Zimbabwe look favorably upon this.
  4. Calculating medication doses and managing venous and arterial infusions are explicitly mentioned in the responsibilities. Prepare to discuss these in an interview setting.
  5. Don't overlook the requirement for a current practising certificate. Without it, you may not be considered for the role regardless of qualifications and experience.

Stand Out Tips

  1. With employment opportunities in Zimbabwe highly contested, being proactive stands out. For example, after submitting your application, follow up with a polite email or call expressing interest.
  2. Highlighting any specialized training or certifications in critical care or emergency response in your application can set you apart.
  3. Lastly, real-life case scenarios of when you have successfully managed a critical situation can be an asset during the interview stage.

Important Things Novice Applicants May Miss

  1. I've noticed novices overlook the importance of email etiquette when applying for job vacancies in Zimbabwe. The subject line must clearly state the position applied for.
  2. Beginners often take the requirement for diplomas for granted. It's beneficial to attach verification, such as transcripts, with your application.
  3. The job advert states administering treatment as a key duty, but it implicitly requires understanding specific medications, calculating accurate doses, and maintaining patient safety, which many novice applicants may miss.

I hope you will find these pointers useful in your job search in Zimbabwe. The vacancies in Zimbabwe are plenty, and with a well-prepared application, your chances of landing job offers in Zimbabwe increase.

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Location: Harare
Company: St Anne's Hospital
Expiry Date: 2023-11-30 00:00:00