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  • Posted: Nov 29, 2024
    Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
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    To offer high quality services in management consultancy, training , and coaching and to create value and deliver competitive advantage for our clients in Africa and beyond.
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    Cardiac Critical Care Nurse - AGC Tenwek Hospital

    Purpose:

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

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Using the Nursing Process, organize and coordinate nursing care by prioritizing care 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 such as electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
    • 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.
    • Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), echocardiograms (ECHOs), stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
    • Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and emotional support 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/her patients.
    • Provide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
    • Maintain and practice infection prevention guidelines at all times.
    • Ensure 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 response to the patients’ conditions at all times.
    • Support Charge Nurse in administrative roles as assigned.
    • Safeguard 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 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.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:

    • Unit Nurse In-charge or his/her designate (Primary Supervisor)
    • Head of Units
    • Manager Nursing Services
    • Director Nursing Services

    SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:

    • Junior Nurses, Ward Clerks, Ward Attendants, Cleaners

    QUALIFICATIONS                                                     

    • Committed Christian
    • KRN, KRM/KRM, KRCHN, BSc. Nursing
    • Must be a Kenya Registered Critical Care Nurse, with post Cardiac Certificate training.
    • Two years of relevant work experience in a busy Cardiac Hospital, of which must be after post-basic qualification
    • BLS Certified
    • Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative, and customer care skills.
    • Mentorship training is an added advantage
    • Computer Literate

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