Cath Lab Nurses at Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures being carried out in the Cath Lab as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse hemodynamic monitoring nurse (Recorder).
• Recognize and implement nursing intervention for managing contrast/anaphylactic reaction
• Performs assessment and planning of care needs, the implementation and evaluation of a program of care that is evidence based and ensures involvement with the patient, family and carer
• Actively participate in the multi-disciplinary on-call team working in the Cath Lab or across hospital site, responding to out of hours cardiac emergencies including Primary PCI procedures for the treatment of Myocardial Infarction.
• Assess patients for early signs of post procedural complications and act upon findings.
• Maintain adequate stock levels in the Cath Lab, ensuring proper utilization of medical supplies and readiness for all scheduled procedures.
• Schedule Cath Lab bookings to ensure timely operations, managing the availability of all necessary equipment and coordinating the schedule for efficient patient flow.
• Uphold infection control measures during all phases of patient care, ensuring compliance with aseptic techniques and promoting patient safety at all times.

The requirements

• Higher Diploma qualification in Critical Care, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Specialized training in Cardiac Nursing or related certifications may be an advantage.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• A valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory setting or similar unit.
• Strong commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic towards patients