Emergency Critical Care Nurse

About Washington healthcare 

Washington HealthCare Plc (WHC) is a specialized secondary care facility in Addis Ababa, providing quality and affordable healthcare to local and international communities. Managed by experienced Ethiopian, American, and visiting doctors, WMC opened in January 2015 and has since served over 120,000 patients. Initially an internal medicine specialty center, it offers 24-hour care with US and Ethiopian-trained doctors in sub-specialties like cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The center plans to expand into a multi-specialty service and ultimately a tertiary care hospital and medical school. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform immediate and thorough assessments of critically ill or injured patients.
• Prioritize care based on the severity of the patient’s condition.
• Administer emergency treatments such as airway management, CPR, defibrillation, and wound care.
• Operate and monitor advanced life support equipment, including ventilators and cardiac monitors.
• Administer medications, fluids, and blood products as per physician orders.
• Continuously monitor vital signs and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately in medical records.
• Work closely with physicians, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals during emergency interventions.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families to provide updates and emotional support.

Salary & Benefits: Negotiable and Attractive