Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill, high-dependency, maternal, newborn and post-operative patients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, monitor trends and escalate deterioration promptly.
• Respond to emergencies and provide BLS/ACLS interventions.
• Safely administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen, blood products and prescribed treatments.
• Operation and troubleshooting of ICU/CCU equipment
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and structured handovers
• Implement infection prevention, safeguarding and patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide compassionate communication and family support.
• Participate in quality improvement, audits, mentorship and continuing professional development.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Team Lead or Manager/supervisors consistent with the role.

             CORE COMPETENCIES

• Critical thinking and problem-solving 

• Operation and troubleshooting of ICU/CCU equipment 
• Cardiac monitoring systems 
• Point-of-care testing (e.g., ABGs, blood glucose) 

• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making 
• Prioritization and time management 
• Effective communication using ISBAR , EMR
• Cultural competence and respect for diversity 

• Incident reporting and patient safety advocacy 
• Resource stewardship 

• Stress management and emotional intelligence 

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation 
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

• Diploma, HND or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Sierra Leone with a valid practising licence.
• Minimum two years’ post-registration experience in hospital practice; critical care/high dependency/emergency experience preferred.
• Must not be PIN-coded staff 

Desirable

• Previous experience in ICU. 
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, ETAT, BEmONC/EmONC is an advantage.
• Critical Care Nursing certification (where available)
• Infection Prevention and Control training

Working Conditions

 This position requires commitment to 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. The nurse will provide comprehensive bedside care to critically ill patients, respond to emergencies, and maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and control in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

In Sierra Leone, PIH began supporting the Government of Sierra Leone during the Ebola epidemic in 2014 and remains committed to long-term health system strengthening in partnership with the Ministry of Health. PIH supports comprehensive health services from community level to health facilities and referral hospitals, guided by public sector accompaniment, social justice, community ownership, and evidence-based care.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures.