Senior Specialist Nurse Coronary Care Unit
Core
Deliver specialized nursing care, clinical leadership, and mentorship for patients with acute and complex cardiac conditions in a Coronary Care Unit.
Role type
Senior Specialist Nurse (CCU)
Builds
Individualized care plans for critically ill cardiac patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced cardiac life support, ventilator management, clinical judgment, critical thinking, emergency response, staff mentorship, quality improvement, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Evidence-based practice, policy development, strategic planning, talent development
Technologies
Telemetry, intra-aortic balloon pumps, temporary pacemakers, ventilators
Responsibilities
Lead resuscitation efforts and manage emergency situations; mentor junior nurses and healthcare assistants; participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning; contribute to quality improvement projects and clinical audits; coordinate unit staffing and support recruitment; develop and implement CCU care guidelines and protocols.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties