Critical Care Nurse Job Premier Hospital

Job Purpose

Providing high standard of nursing care to critically ill patients in line with the hospital’s policies and procedures and accountable for a shift in the section.

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Responsibilities

• Carry out specific tests, analyze, interpret, troubleshoot, and initiate immediate intervention.
• Engage with doctors and other care providers on a daily basis regarding patients’ Plan of Care and Care solutions with emphasis on a team- based problem-solving approach to provide unified approach to patient care.
• Administering treatment plans to patients as prescribed.
• Relay accurate information to clinical staff on a patient’s condition.
• Responding to and reporting any abnormal recordings to the person in charge.
• Labeling and dispatching specimens to the laboratory promptly and safely.
• Ensure routine duties are done to prepare and clear the ward before admission and after discharge.
• Provide health education to patients and follow up care.
• Address patients’ complaints and emergencies as they arise.
• Carry out patients’ proper orientation within the section.
•  Overall supervision of section activities in an assigned shift.
• Mentor junior nurses in the hospital and students attached in the department.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (KRCCN).
• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing. A degree in Nursing will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a critical care unit post-KRCCN training and licensure and 2 years as a general nurse.
• Valid BLS/ACLS certification.

Key Job Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Competence in nursing skills
• Conversant with International Patient Safety Goals
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Desire for career development

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How To Apply

If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job title on the email subject, your current and expected remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to careers@premierhospital.org. The application should be received not later than 5.00pm on 6th March 2025. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

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