Overview

As a member of the military, Critical Care Nursing Officers provide care in the critical care domain of practice to ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and supported populations in in‑patient care and medical evacuation environments while on operation. They are specialized in intensive care, emergency room and trauma resuscitation.

Key Responsibilities

Critical Care Nursing Officers work within a collaborative practice model with other members of the health care team and lead nursing care delivery within their area of practice. Their responsibilities include:

• Patient care delivery in critical, trauma, and emergency settings
• Policy and program management for critical care operations
• Clinical leadership and oversight of multidisciplinary teams
• Training and education of nursing staff and support personnel

Work Environment