About the role
Intensive care nurses are specialized nurses who work with critically ill patients in need of advanced medical monitoring and care. They often have completed a specialist education in intensive care in addition to their basic training as a nurse. Their workplace is usually the intensive care units at hospitals.Responsibilities
Intensive care nurses monitor patients' vital signs, administer medications, and support patients with life-sustaining treatments. They work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to plan and implement patient care. Their responsibilities also include supporting the patients' relatives and managing advanced medical equipment.Skills and tools
Intensive care nurses must be able to make quick decisions and handle emergency situations. They use medical-technical tools such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and monitoring systems. Good communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work in a team are essential qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are omvårdnad, akutsjukvård and övervakning.