Registered Nurse

Job Title: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nurse (Filipino & European)

Department: Nursing – Pediatric Critical Care

Reports To: PICU Nurse Manager / Head of Nursing

Location: Hospital / Medical Center

Employment Type: Full-Time / Shift-Based

Job Summary

The PICU Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, specialized nursing care to critically ill infants and children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. The role requires advanced clinical skills, strong critical-thinking abilities, and compassionate family-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients, including continuous monitoring and life-support management
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Operate and monitor advanced medical equipment (ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, etc.)
• Administer medications and treatments as per physician orders and hospital protocols
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition or medical emergencies
• Collaborate closely with pediatric intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and nursing records
• Educate and support patients’ families with empathy and clear communication
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and quality standards
• Participate in unit audits, training, and continuous professional development

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSc Nursing) – Mandatory
• Valid Nursing License (DHA / DOH / MOH or equivalent, or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum 2–3 years of PICU or Pediatric Critical Care experience
• Current BLS and PALS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Strong knowledge of pediatric critical care protocols and equipment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• High attention to detail and patient safety
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations
• Compassionate, patient- and family-centered approach

Preferred Requirements (Advantage)

• PICU Certification or Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Certification
• Experience in tertiary or multispecialty hospitals
• Previous GCC healthcare experience

Work Environment

• High-acuity critical care setting
• Fast-paced and emotionally demanding environment
• Requires prolonged standing and physical stamina