Cardiac Critical Care Nurse at Avenue Healthcare

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya Avenue Healthcare Full time

Avenue Hospital was founded in 1995 for the purpose of managing the outpatient department at the Hospital, and to extend medical services to corporate clientele through an innovative concept of Managed Healthcare.
Cardiac Critical Care Nurse


Job Objective/Purpose

As a member of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for the nursing assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care .  In the absence of the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse or Sister/Charge you will effectively and efficiently manage the resources available to care for patients on the shift.

Key Responsibilities

Using the Nursing Process, organize and coordinate nursing care by prioritising care for the critically ill patients based his/her assessment data.
Evaluate patients hourly in Cardiac Critical Unit e.g. their overall health status, to include vital signs etc. and act swiftly according to the findings.
Perform various nursing procedures as outlined in the Nursing Council Procedure Manual.
Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
Prepare patients for surgery pre-operatively to include cleaning and disinfection of surgical sites, administration of pre-operative medications, etc.
Administer routine intravenous medications as per the set time ordered by the physician/surgeon.
Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), echocardiograms (ECHOs), stress tests, Holter monitors, and other tests to evaluate heart function.
Provide and ensure appropriate health teaching and emotional support to all patients, their families, and visitors, to include treatment options while maintaining confidentiality of patients’ information.
Do accurate documentation and keep proper records of all of his/her patients.
Provide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintain and practice infection prevention guidelines at all times.
Ensure safety in the work-place by maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment.
Set and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery equipment, etc. to enable correct response to the patients’ conditions at all times.
Support Charge Nurse in administrative roles as assigned.
Safeguard hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property at all times.
Report all complaints and incidences to the In-charge as they occur.
Provide mentorship to junior nurses and students.
Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with team.
Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of nursing practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by Unit’s In-charge or his/her designate, depending on the need and urgency.

Person Specification

Valid BLS and ACLS Certification.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing/ Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
Must have Higher Diploma qualification in Critical Care
At least 3 years working experience in Cath-lab with post Cardiac Certificate
Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Valid practicing license with the Nursing Council

 



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