This document sets out a career pathway for nurses and nursing assistants working in adult critical care settings across Northern Ireland. While the initial focus of the pathway is on adult critical care, its scope has widened to include paediatric critical care; given the overarching concepts which underpin core competencies and education requirements are transferable across both settings. The specific education requirements for paediatric critical care are still in development and are not included in this pathway at present. Once finalised, the pathway will be updated to incorporate them.
Career Pathway for Critical Care Nursing