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Thermo Fisher Scientific
CLOSEDCRA (Level II)
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing: May 26, 2024
10 days remainingPublished: May 13, 2024 (3 days ago)
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Requirement
- Registered Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
- Higher Diploma in Paediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Nursing or experience in Neonatal Critical Care
- Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Certification in European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
- Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Neonatal critical care nursing
- Computer Literacy
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
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- Registered Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
- Higher Diploma in Paediatric/Neonatal Critical Care Nursing or experience in Neonatal Critical Care
- Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Certification in European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS)
- Demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of current practices in Neonatal critical care nursing
- Computer Literacy
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- 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 e.g. intubation, insertion of invasive lines, drains and administration of surfactant
- 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.
- Accurately administer all medication as per the treatment order sheet and in line with MMU guidelines
- 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.
- Be able to care for children undergoing exchange transfusion
- Participate in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks
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