Critical Care Nurse Job, Nursing Jobs In Kenya 2020,


REF: TNH/HRD/KRCCN/07/2020


Reporting to the Charge Nurse – Critical Care Unit, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following roles amongst others: –


Responsibilities



  • Identifying a patient’s specific and critical needs and adopt a care plans as necessary to meet those needs.

  • Performing approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on the patient’s clinical status.

  • Advocating for the patient’s and family’s needs and proving emotional support for both the patient and their families.

  • Setting up and monitoring medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery equipment etc.

  • Providing special therapies i.e. dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, mechanical ventilation and inotropic support.

  • Maintaining the Hospitals policies, standard and procedures of nursing care.

  • Participating in professional organisations and continuing education to improve on technical knowledge and skills.

  • Advocating for patients, treating them with dignity and according them privacy.

  • Communicating effectively with patients, patients’ families and all other care givers.

  • Communicating effectively with doctors and other hospital departments for cooperative and supportive relationships.

  • Supporting Charge Nurse in administrative roles, monitoring staff performance and staff development.

  • Maintaining and observing infection control measures for staff and patients well-being.

  • Upholding statutory regulations as required by Nursing Council of Kenya and the laws of Kenya.

  • Safe-guarding Hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property.

  • Reporting all complaints and incidents to the In-charge as they occur.

  • Prioritizing nursing care for critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.

  • Providing accurate documentation and proper record keeping of patients’ treatment.

  • Provide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  • Providing mentorship to junior nurses and students

  • Performing any other duties that may be assigned from time to time depending on the need and urgency.


Qualifications



  • KRN, KRM/KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing

  • Must be a Kenya Registered Critical Care Nurse.

  • 4 years of relevant work experience 2 of which must be after post-basic qualification.

  • Mentorship training.

  • BLS Certified

  • Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative & customer care skills.


How To Apply


If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number and to reach the undersigned on: recruitment@nbihosp.org not later than Friday, 24th July,2020. Your CV/Resume MUST include full names and contact details of 3 referees.


Note



  • ONLY ONLINE applications will be accepted and ONLY SHORTLISTED candidates will be contacted.

  • Candidates invited for interviews will be required to present both originals and clear copies (where applicable) of the following documents:

  • National I.D.

  • KRA PIN Certificate

  • Current Colored Passport Photo

  • NSSF Card

  • NHIF Card

  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

  • Academic and Professional Certificates

  • Certificates of Service from previous employers


HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 


THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL


P.O. BOX 30026 – 00100


Mail: recruitment@nbihosp.org


NAIROBI.