Nursing Officers: Critical Care – AGC Tenwek Hospital 31 views

Position: Critical Care Nursing

Job Description for Nurse

The AGC Tenwek Hospital Cardiothoracic Centre will provide exemplary cardiac and thoracic care, setting new standards in medical services and outcomes within this specialist. It features cutting-edge technology and is led by some of the foremost experts in the field. In pursuit of growth and to enhance our service delivery, the Hospital is seeking talented, dedicated professionals, who are not only skilled in their field but who are also passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Whether you are a surgeon, nurse, technician, or support staff, the Hospital offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can achieve your career goals while contributing to health and healing.

Job purpose for Critical Care Nursing

To provide nursing services within the respective department, in order that the patient/client receives quality care for the honor and glory of God.

Responsibilities

• Using the Nursing Process, organize, participate and coordinate nursing care by prioritizing care using a care plan 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 when need be, such as electrocardiograms, blood gases and other tests to evaluate patients’ condition
• 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
• Provide and ensure appropriate health teachings, emotional support is done 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 or her patients.
• Provide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Maintain infection prevention guidelines and practice at all times.
• Ensuring 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 responds to the patients’ conditions at all times
• Support Charge Nurse in administrative roles as assigned
• Safe-guard 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 his 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 and experience

1. MUST have HND in critical care nursing.
2. Experience in ICU.
3. BSc is an advantage
4. Valid practice License, Registered by NCK