Critical Care Nurses - Fixed term contract

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information...... The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira, Kabarnet and an upcoming Medical Centre in Lodwar.

The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates to fill the following positions within the Nursing Department:

CRITICAL CARE NURSES - (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Reporting to the Manager - Critical Care & Renal Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following roles amongst others:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and other critical indicators
• Provide direct, continuous care to critically ill or injured patients, monitoring their condition, and responding to changes in their status.
• Perform comprehensive assessment of patients to identify their specific and critical care needs and adopt a care plan as necessary to meet those needs.
• Administer prescribed medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments, including blood transfusions and ventilator support.
• Prioritize nursing care for critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
• Set up the medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, dialysis, mechanical ventilators, alarms, oxygen delivery equipment etc. and monitor patients and interpret findings.
• Initiate mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) based on physician orders.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, and perform timely safety checks on beds, IV pumps, oxygen sources, ventilators and cardiac monitors.
• Ensure documentation of all assessment data, investigation results, care given, discussions with the multidisciplinary team, family/patient interactions in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner.
• Participate in unit-based nursing education, quality improvement (QI) projects, audits, spot, and skill checks.
• Participate in data collection and monitoring of department’s quality indicators.
• Carry out audits on IPSG, Infection prevention measures and documentation and actions on identified gaps.
• Uphold statutory regulations as required by Nursing Council of Kenya and the laws of Kenya.
• Safeguard the Hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property.
• May supervise and mentor junior nursing staff, providing guidance and support as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in KRN, KRM, KRCHN, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized institution.
• Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing.
• Valid Nursing practice license
• 3 years of relevant work experience, 1 of which must be after post-basic qualification.
• Must be BLS & ACLS certified.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, administrative & customer care skills.