Kenya Registered (Critical Care) Nurse I Job, Kenyan Current Nursing Jobs,


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REF/MCPSB/351/2022


Duties and Responsibilities



  •  Monitor detailed reports and records of the critical care patients.

  • Monitor and record symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and report the information to the physician.

  • Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostics tests to identify and assess the patient’s condition.

  • Carefully observe and document patient medical information and vital signs.

  • Document patients’ medical histories and assessment findings, patients’ treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.

  • Consult and coordinate with health care team members about whole patient care plans.

  • Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s response and conditions.

  • Monitor the critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.

  • Administering intravenous fluids and medications as per doctor’s order.

  • Monitor patients’ fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

  • Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

  • Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status.

  • Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a particular unit on one shift to patient’s response and conditions.

  • Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.

  • Ensuring that ventilators, monitors, and other types of medical equipment function properly, and are properly stored after use.

  • Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team.

  • Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.

  • Care for pre-and post-operative patients when those patients require ICU care.

  • Give critical information in critical care policy formulations besides performing some administrative duties.

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

  • Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed.

  • Acting as a patient advocate, and provide education and support to patient families.

  • Be able to draw ABG Blood and interpret the report correctly.


Requirement for the Appointment


For the appointment to this grade, an officer must have;



  • KCSE Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, and Biological Sciences, C- in any one of the following: – Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, and Mathematics.

  • Served in the grade of registered nurse III for a minimum period of two (2) years.

  • Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered / Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognised institution.

  • Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya

  • Valid Practicing Licence from Nursing Council of Kenya

  • Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognised institution; and

  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.



How To Apply



Applicants are advised to use PSC 2 application form (from PSC or MCPSB website) and attach the necessary documents. All applications should be submitted in a sealed A4 envelope clearly marked on the top left side indicating the reference number for position applied for and addressed to:


The Secretary/CEO


Migori County Public Service Board


P.O Box 365- 40400, Suna



  • Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the offices of the Migori County Public Service Board located at Nyamome along Namba – Masara road adjacent to Nyamome SDA church.

  • All applications should reach the Secretary/CEO Migori County Public Service Board on or before Thursday 31st March, 2022 at 5:00pm.

  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates and testimonials.

  • For candidates to meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, applicants must obtain the following clearances:

  • Tax compliance certificate from KRA

  • Clearance certificate from HELB

  • Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC)

  • Certificate of good conduct from Criminal Investigation Department


NB:



  • Women, People Living with Disabilities and Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply;

  • Only shortlisted and successful candidate will be contacted;

  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.


MIGORI COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



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