Closing: May 21, 2024
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Requirement
- Registered Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
- Higher Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing or experience in Paediatric 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 critical care nursing
- Computer Literacy
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
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Requirement
- Registered Nurse from a recognized School of Nursing or University
- Higher Diploma in Paediatric Critical Care Nursing or experience in Paediatric 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 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, ICP, neurological and fluid status; 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 and drains
- Initiate mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) based on physician orders
- Assess patient’s readiness for weaning and implement the weaning and extubation protocols
- Be able to perform haemo and Peritoneal dialysis for children as instructed.
- Accurately administer all medication as per the treatment order
- Identify patient and family education needs and implement appropriate teaching
- Be able to commence enteral 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 Team and actively participate in the resuscitation of the patient
- Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on beds, IV pumps, oxygen source, ventilators, and cardiac monitors.
- Participate in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot checks and skill checks
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