Critical Care Nurse at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• The jobholder is responsible for providing nursing services within the CTC Critical Care unit, in order that the patient/client receives quality care in line with hospital policies and hospital regulations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Assess each of the assigned patients' needs.
• Organize and coordinate nursing care and medical treatments.
• Check vital signs of patients and record them accurately.
• Document assessments and interventions provided.
• Feed patients via nasal gastric tubes and other enteral tubes.
• Administer fluids and monitor patients' input and output.
• Administer medications to patients.
• Perform bed baths for bedridden patients and other hygiene tasks such as oral care.
• Perform daily routines such as cleaning around the station, bed making, and dump dusting.
• Protect patients from decubitus ulcers through turning and engaging in activities. 
• Perform wound care as needed.
• Practice infection prevention techniques, including proper handwashing and waste handling.m
• Insert IV access for patients as required.
• Perform catheterization procedures.
• Assist with the ambulation of patients.
• Perform nebulization treatments.
• Prepare patients for discharge and facilitate their return home.
• Hand over patient care information during shift changes.
• Maintain the unit effectively according to hospital policy with minimum supervision
• Maintain infection prevention guidelines and practice.
• Ensure safety in the workplace by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment
• Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met
• Promote effective interpersonal and public relations
• Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and counselling to individuals, families and community.
• Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time. 

Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).

Academic qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).

• Higher National Diploma in Critical Care (Kenya Registered Critical Care Nurse) from a recognized institution

Professional Membership/Licensing requirements

• Registration with and Valid License from Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Professional Specialization (if applicable)

• N/A

Professional Sub-specialization or Fellowship (if applicable)

• N/A

Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)

• Have 3 years progressive experience in a similar role within a busy hospital.

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Knowledge of critical care procedures and related patient care
• Able to demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignment and adapt quickly in a fastpaced environment
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• An individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty
• Active listening, and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks; good planning and organization skills even under pressure and agreed deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and  influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
• Good computer literacy - Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Outlook
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality at personal and professional level
• Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the community.
• Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.