Job Title: Clinical Nurse
Hiring Organization: Aga
Khan University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Not for
profit
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary:
Date Posted: 05/08/2024
The
position holder will report to the Nurse Manager, Pediatrics Department.
Responsibilities:
- Complete
assessment and re-assessment of patients to identify their care needs
- Develop
written care plans based on patients changing needs, monitor and evaluate
effectiveness of interventions
- Initiate
cardiac monitoring both room and central, be able to interpret monitor
trends and communicate critical changes to the physician and Nurse manager
- Carry
out other hemodynamic monitoring to include CVP, ICP, neurological and
fluid status; lab, radiological and ABG evaluations
- Document
all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with
the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate,
comprehensive, and timely manner
- Prepare
for and assist the physician in emergency procedures necessary for prompt
control of patient’s condition e.g. intubation, insertion of invasive
lines and drains
- Initiate
mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) based on physician
orders
- Assess
patient’s readiness for weaning and implement the weaning and extubation
protocols
- Be
able to perform haemo and Peritoneal dialysis for children as instructed.
- Accurately
administer all medication as per the treatment order
- Identify
patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
- Be
able to commence enteral feeds as prescribed, assess absorption and
elimination and give feedback as appropriate
- Be
able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to
activate Emergency Response Team and actively participate in the
resuscitation of the patient
- Provide
safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control
practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on
beds, IV pumps, oxygen source, ventilators, and cardiac monitors.
- Participate
in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects,
audits, spot checks and skill checks
Requirement
- Registered
Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
- Higher
Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing or experience in Paediatric
Critical Care
- Current
licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Certification
in European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
- Demonstrate
evidence-based knowledge of current practices in critical care nursing
- Computer
Literacy
- Ability
to work in a multidisciplinary team
