- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience2 years
- LocationBomet
- Job FieldMedical / Healthcare
Purpose:
- To provide nursing services within the respective department, in order that the patient receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Using the Nursing Process, organize and coordinate nursing care by prioritising care for the critically ill patients based his/her assessment data.
- Evaluate patients hourly in Cardiac Critical Unit e.g. their overall health status, to include vital signs etc. and act swiftly according to the findings.
- Perform various nursing procedures as outlined in the Nursing Council Procedure Manual.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
- Prepare patients for surgery preoperatively to include cleaning and disinfection of surgical sites, administration of pre-operative medications, etc.
- Administer routine intravenous medications as per the set time ordered by the physician/surgeon.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), echocardiograms (ECHOs), stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
- Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and emotional support to all patients, their families, and visitors, to include treatment options while maintaining confidentiality of patients’ information.
- Do accurate documentation and keep proper records of all of his/her patients.
- Provide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Maintain and practice infection prevention guidelines at all times.
- Ensure safety in the work-place by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment.
- Set and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery equipment, etc. to enable correct response to the patients’ conditions at all times.
- Support Charge Nurse in administrative roles as assigned.
- Safeguard hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property at all times.
- Report all complaints and incidences to the In-charge as they occur.
- Provide mentorship to junior nurses and students.
- Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
- Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with team.
- Display Christ-like attitude and character both on- and off-duty.
- Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) regulations.
- Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
- Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by Unit’s In-charge or his/her designate, depending on the need and urgency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Committed Christian
- KRN, KRM/KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing
- Must be a Kenya Registered Critical Care Nurse, with post Cardiac Certificate training.
- Two years of relevant work experience in a busy Cardiac Hospital, of which must be after post-basic qualification
- BLS Certified
- Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative, and customer care skills.
- Mentorship training is an added advantage
- Computer Literate
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Interlink Management and Development Consultants on recruitment.interlinkmanagementltd.com to apply.