Cath Lab Nurse Specialist at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY 
Reporting to the Head of Nursing, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring and maintaining quality, safe clinical nursing practices, participating in quality improvement activities, and managing both operational and human resource issues within the unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentor staff to assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures being carried out in the Cath Lab as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse hemodynamic monitoring nurse (Recorder).
• Regularly review and ensure that patient documentation is complete and meets the required standards (e.g., initial assessments, reassessments, nursing notes, intake & output).
• Plan and prioritize nursing care based on identified patient needs and evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based care to patients in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff on performance issues and assist with remedial activities as necessary.
• Monitor inventory management of equipment, drugs, forms, and supplies, and ensure follow-up on any related requests or complaints.
• Foster collaborative relationships with clinicians and support services to ensure the timely delivery of patient care.
• Monitor clinical indicators and take corrective action as required to improve patient outcomes.
• Actively participate in Mortality and Morbidity meetings and follow up on recommendations for patient care improvement.
• Ensure proper charging of services with the unit clerk, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with institutional mandates related to quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical audits.

The requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Specialized training or certification in Cardiac Care will be an added advantage.
• Registered Nurse with current nursing licensure.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Critical Care Unit, with at least 2 years of experience in a Cath Lab setting or similar unit.
• Strong commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Ability to manage and lead nursing staff in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and make informed decisions.
• Passion for quality improvement and patient safety.