Clinical Nurse, Paeds HDU

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