Clinical Nurse, NICU at Aga Khan University Hospital

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Nurse Manager.

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, be able to interpret monitor trends and communicate critical changes to the physician and Nurse manager
• Carry out other hemodynamic monitoring to include CVP, UVCs, lab, radiological and ABG evaluations
• Document all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner
• Prepare for and assist the physician in emergency procedures necessary for prompt control of patient’s condition
• Initiate mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) based on physician orders,
• Assess patient’s readiness for weaning and implement the weaning and extubation protocols
• Maintain adequate airway management to include oxygen therapy, nebulization and suctioning
• Be able to perform peritoneal dialysis and care for a patient on the same as instructed.
• Be able to commence enteral, oral and gastric feeds as prescribed, assess absorption and elimination and give feedback as appropriate
• Be able to recognize a patient in a pre- arrest or arrest states, and to activate Emergency Response
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on incubators, IV pumps, oxygen source, ventilators and cardiac monitors
• Care for equipment through proper cleaning, storage, per shift check of the inventory and timely
• Participate in unit based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks

Requirements:

• RN from a recognized school of nursing or University
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• European Paediatrics Life Support (EPLS)
• Demonstrate evidence based knowledge of current practices in Paediatrics Nursing