Critical Care Nurse at Premier Hospital

Premier Hospital is an 82 bed specialized hospital located in Nyali, Mombasa offering high quality emergency, outpatient and inpatient care. We have a patient centered culture and our approach is to provide you with comprehensive healthcare, which is focused on all aspects of your health and overall well-being. Our service delivery model is anchored on Compassion, Care and Competence. Our Doctors, Nurses, other Medical Professionals and support staff will provide you with personal service with great regard to respect and dignity to ensure that your experience with us is as comfortable as possible.

 

Critical Care Nurse

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience1 - 2 years
  • LocationMombasa
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

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.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Carry out specific tests, analyze, interpret, troubleshoot, and initiate immediate intervention.
  • Engage with doctors and other care providers on 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 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/ 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
  • Competent in nursing skills
  • Conversant with International Patient Safety Goals
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Desire for career development

Method of Application

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 (Critical Care Nurse), 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 30th September, 2024. 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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