Critical Care Nurse at M.P. Shah Hospital

About the role:

The position holder is expected to provide general nursing care to Critical Patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patients and develop care plans based on patients’ needs.
• Document and validate all assessment data in the appropriate charts.
• Safely administer and monitor medications given.
• Demonstrate appropriate practice on infection prevention and control.
• Prepare for and assist Doctors to perform various procedures within the scope of practice.
• Prepare the patient for various diagnostic tests within the scope of practice.
• Identify patient and family education needs and implements appropriate teaching.
• Provide a safe environment for patients, family, and stakeholders.
• Participate in continual nursing education and quality improvement.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exercise teamwork and collaboration in all spheres of practice.
• Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity, integrity, and trust.
• Be responsible and accountable for your own practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and ethics as required by the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Qualification & Requirement

• Diploma from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS.
• Higher diploma in Critical Care Course.
• 0-2 years of continuous clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Ability to identify the needs of the ICU patient and to plan effective interventions.
• Ability to operate equipment used in care delivery in ICU.
• Knowledge of the wide range of medications used in ICU.
• Familiar with unit policies, procedures, and care protocols.