The WFCCN is an international federation comprised of national critical care nursing associations from over 50 countries and regions. It was founded on 30 October 2001 in Sydney Australia. The key aims of the WFCCN are to represent critical care nursing at an international level and to help improve critical care nursing practice worldwide.WFCCN supports effective international cooperation between health professionals, institutions, agencies, healthcare industry and charities that have an interest in the care of critically ill patients. The organization was registered in Australia in 2016 under the Corporations Act of 2001 as a company limited by guarantee. The ACN number is 613 276 672 & the ABN number is 80-613-276

The WFCCN Council is comprised of one representative from each full member association. The Council meets annually and every two years elects a Board of Directors from its members and associates. Listed below are the current WFCCN Board of Directors.

Guiding our mission with vision, expertise, and unwavering commitment.

The WFCCN Board of Directors is composed of distinguished leaders and practitioners from across the fields of critical care and nursing. Their collective experience, strategic insight, and dedication to excellence provide the foundation for our organization’s global initiatives. The Board is responsible for setting our strategic direction, ensuring fiduciary integrity, and championing our core mission: to advance the highest standards of practice, education, and research in critical care nursing worldwide.

Together, they steward WFCCN’s resources and reputation, empowering healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and shape the future of critical care.

Our aims define our purpose and chart our path forward. They are the foundational commitments that guide every initiative, partnership, and decision we make.