Nurse I at PCEA Tumutumu Hospital and Training College

Responsible for anesthetic preparations to patients in the Operation Theatre. The Anesthesia Nurse Works closely with, and is supervised by the Hospital surgeon in the Operation Theatre.

Jobs Responsibilities:

• Deliver general and spinal anesthesia/ Epidural anesthesia to patients requiring surgery.
• Deliver local anesthesia to patients requiring minor surgery.
• Responsible for the maintenance of standard antisepsis in the operation theatre.
• Responsible for adequate sterilization of re-usable materials for all departments of the hospital.
• Assist in setting up and performance of cases by opening of sterile pack, instruments and supplies according to sterile technique whenever necessary.
• Prepare sterile field including sponge and needle counts, documenting these on patient records.
• Ensure resuscitation trolley/tray supplies kept in working order and drugs maintained appropriately.
• Perform pre and post operative assessment of all patients for operation.
• Together with medical/surgical/maternity staff, responsible for post operative care on the wards and follow up of discharged surgical/obstetric patients.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community health Nursing (KRCHN) /BSN from a recognized institution
• Should be registered and licensed by Nursing Council of Kenya
• Higher Diploma in Anesthesia from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of O.R. procedures, standards and equipment.
• At least two years relevant experience in O.R, anesthesia and Nursing practice
• Previous work experience.