Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Nurse, Critical Care Unit Jobs in Kenya
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, interpret monitor trends, and communicate critical changes to the physician and Nurse Manager.
Carry out hemodynamic monitoring including 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 accurately, comprehensively, and timely.
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 weaning and extubation protocols.
Maintain adequate airway management including oxygen therapy, nebulization, and suctioning.
Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol.
Perform hemodialysis as instructed, care for patients undergoing hemodialysis, and disconnect patients upon completion of therapy.
Accurately administer all medication as per treatment order sheet, with particular attention to inotropic support (dilution, calculation, infusion).
Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching.
Commence enteral feeds as prescribed, assess absorption and elimination, and provide feedback.
Recognize patients in pre‑arrest or arrest states, activate Emergency Response Team, and actively participate in resuscitation.
Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and safety policies; perform timely safety
checks on beds, IV pumps, oxygen sources, ventilators, and cardiac monitors.
Ensure judicious and efficient use of resources, including accurate and timely billing of ward stock drugs and consumables.
Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per‑shift inventory checks, and timely reporting/follow‑up of nonfunctional equipment.
Participate in unit‑based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, clinical care program certification (CCPC), audits, spot checks, and skill checks.
Participate in orientation of new staff and provide mentorship to junior nurses and students.
Assist in other related Critical Care Units during low census.
Perform any other assignment deemed appropriate for this level.
Requirements
Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing from a recognized school of nursing or university.
Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Demonstrated evidence‑based knowledge of current practices in Critical Care Nursing.
How to apply
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