Senior Registered Nurse (Anaesthetist) at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

Reports to the Chief Officers Department of Health Services and will be deployed to perform the following duties: -

• Leading and mentoring junior nurse anesthetists, providing expert guidance on patient care, technical skills, and decision-making processes.
• Conducting complex pre-anesthetic evaluations, assessing medical histories and medications, and developing tailored anesthetic plans for high-risk patients.
• Proficiently administering general, regional, and local anesthesia, ensuring precise control of anesthetic depth, pain management, and patient comfort.
• Diligently monitoring vital signs, fluid balance, and blood loss, adjusting anesthetic care as needed to maintain patient stability.
• Acting as the primary expert in managing patient airways, performing difficult intubations, and handling critical airway complications.
• Providing support and care into the recovery phase, and managing critical situations such as resuscitation, transport, and life support for trauma patients.
• Effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Skills and Qualities

• The ability to analyze complex situations, identify risks, and make sound, critical decisions under pressure.
• Mastery of advanced technical skills, such as placing IVs, arterial lines, epidurals, and spinals.
• A deep understanding of human anatomy, bodily systems, and anesthetic agents is crucial for safe practice.
• The physical ability to handle the demands of the job, as well as the mental focus required to perform under stress.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served for a period of three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Registered Nurse I or in a comparable position in the Public or Private Sector.
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery or Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Registered Nurse Anesthesia from a recognized Institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practicing License from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.